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  1. Statement by Minister Marci Ien to Mark the Start of Women’s History Month

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today for Women's History Month.

  2. The Governments of Canada and Nunavut sign two bilateral agreements to end gender-based violence 

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined by the Honourable Margaret Nakashuk, Nunavut’s Minister responsible for the Status of Women, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, made a historic announcement of up to $17 million to help the victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

  3. Government of Canada announces funding to address gender-based violence in Nunavut

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced close to $2 million for four organizations in Nunavut.

  4. Ingonish STEPping up regional tourism

    Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced a $95,500 non-repayable ACOA contribution to the Ingonish Development Society (IDS) to develop a regional tourism strategy.

  5. Government of Canada and Territory of Nunavut to Announce Support for Agreements to End Gender-based Violence

    On September 29, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Margaret Nakashuk, Nunavut’s Minister responsible for the Status of Women, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, will make an announcement supporting the victims and survivors of gender-based violence in Nunavut.

  6. The Government of Canada announces funding to increase the economic participation of women in Canada

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $3 million over four years for the LEAP Pecaut Centre for Social Impact (LEAP) to increase the economic participation and prosperity of women in Canada, particularly those from equity-deserving groups.

  7. Backgrounder – Government of Canada announces funding to increase the economic participation of women in Canada

    To increase the economic participation of women in Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada, announced $3 million over four years for the LEAP Pecaut Centre for Social Impact (LEAP).

  8. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Women’s Economic Participation and Prosperity

    On September 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting projects that will increase the economic participation and prosperity of women in Canada, particularly of those from equity-deserving groups.

  9. Government of Canada launches two new Calls for Proposals to strengthen gender equality

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched two new concurrent calls for proposals to support organizations in Canada serving women.

  10. Food Banks Canada selected to run a national pilot addressing barriers to menstrual equity

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Kirstin Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Canada, announced that Food Banks Canada, one of the country’s largest organizations to fight food insecurity, will receive $17.9 million to run a national pilot to address barriers related to affordability and stigma that some Canadians face when accessing menstrual products.

  11. Government of Canada to Announce Support for National Pilot Addressing Menstrual Equity Barriers

    On September 21, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting a national pilot to address barriers that some Canadians face when accessing menstrual products.

  12. Statement by Minister Marci Ien to Mark the Start of Canada’s Gender Equality Week

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today regarding Gender Equality Week:

  13. Government of Canada announces funding for seven organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in British Columbia

    Today, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City, and Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, announced over $3.1 million for seven organizations in British Columbia.

  14. Backgrounder – Funding for seven organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence in British Columbia

    The funding announced will benefit Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to provide gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programming to address the root causes of violence.

  15. Supporting rural entrepreneurial opportunities across Atlantic Canada

    Community Business Development Corporations are at the heart of growing rural Atlantic Canadian economies

  16. Statement by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2024 EI premium rate

    Statement by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2024 EI premium rate

  17. Projects funded through the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund

    Backgrounder: The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University was funded in the amount of $1,999,997 to launch the project “Collaborating to Prevent and Respond to Violence and Harassment at Work”.

  18. Government of Canada announces funding to support women entrepreneurs in Quebec

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $296,000 in funding for the Société d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) Shawinigan to support their ongoing project, “Flexi-Loan for Women”.

  19. Minister Hutchings to visit Cape Breton on September 5, 2023

    As part of her visit to Cape Breton, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will meet with local leaders and stakeholders and make two announcements that will drive economic momentum in Nova Scotia.

  20. MP Hedy Fry announces funding to advance gender equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in North Okanagan / Shuswap region

    Today, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $294,523 for Essie’s Place to develop community-informed solutions to address key barriers facing 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

  21. Backgrounder – Essie’s Place 

    On August 31, 2023, the Government of Canada announced $294,523 in funding to Essie’s Place, which is part of the $12.7 million 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund announced in Budget 2021.

  22. Backgrounder – Government of Canada announces funding for 2SLGBTQI+ communities on the one-year anniversary of the Action Plan

    On August 27, 2023, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced up to $1.9 million from 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund to support the growth, sustainability, and leadership of the 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations in advocating for and serving the communities they represent.

  23. Government of Canada continues to invest in 2SLGBTQI+ communities one year after launch of Action Plan

    On the first anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.9 million in funding for seven 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in the Ottawa region through the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund.

  24. Government of Canada Continues to Support 2SLGBTQI+ Communities on Federal Action Plan Anniversary

    On August 27, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 2SLGBTQI+ Federal Action Plan, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting seven 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in the Ottawa area.

  25. Government of Canada funds Fredericton community organizations to help address gender-based violence

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced $908,384 for two organizations in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

  26. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in New Brunswick

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined by the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Women’s Equality and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced $700,000 in funding to support crisis hotlines in the province until March 31, 2026.

  27. Government of Canada announces funding for Moncton community organizations to address systemic barriers faced by women

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, announced up to $852,000 in funding for two community organizations in New Brunswick.

  28. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in New Brunswick

    On August 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Women’s Equality and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, will make an announcement supporting crisis hotlines in New Brunswick.

  29. Minister Soraya Martinez-Ferrada and Minister Pascale St-Onge announce funding for five Quebec 2SLGBTQI+ organizations

    Breaking down barriers, addressing all forms of discrimination, and empowering 2SLGBTQI+ communities help create a stronger, more diverse and inclusive society.

  30. Backgrounder: Funding for five Quebec 2SLGBTQI+ organizations

    On August 13, 2023, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced funding of $1,145,301 for five 2SLGBTQI+ projects, which is part of the $12.7 million 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund announced in Budget 2021.

  31. Backgrounder – Project details

    On August 4, 2023, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced funding of $867,162 for two community organizations located in St. John’s, Newfoundland.Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address Gender-based Violence projects fund.

  32. Minister Marci Ien announces funding for organizations helping Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Minister O’Regan, St. John’s South—Mount Pearl, and Member of Parliament Joanne Thompson, St. John’s East, announced $867,162 for two organizations whose respective goals are to support, among others, Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

  33. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced $700,000 in funding to support crisis hotlines in the province until March 31, 2026.

  34. The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

    The federal government will be investing $9.6 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Prince Edward Island.

  35. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in Newfoundland and Labrador

    On August 3, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Pam Parsons, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will make an announcement supporting crisis hotlines in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  36. Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island to Announce Implementation of National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence

    On August 2, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Early Years and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will make an announcement supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence on Prince Edward Island.

  37. Government of Canada announces funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced nearly $1.7 million for five organizations located in the Prairie provinces.

  38. Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence

    Backgrounder – Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence.

  39. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

    Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, unfortunately gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages.

  40. The Governments of Canada and Manitoba sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Rochelle Squires, Manitoba’s Minister of Families and Minister responsible for Gender Equity, announced a historic bilateral agreement.

  41. Backgrounder – Bilateral Agreements Supporting the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence

    Launched on November 9, 2022, the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence (GBV) is a concrete step towards fulfilling a long-standing commitment of federal, provincial, and territorial governments to working together towards a Canada free of GBV, a Canada that supports victims/survivors and their families from coast to coast to coast.

  42. Government of Canada and Province of Saskatchewan to Announce Implementation of National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence

    On July 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Laura Ross, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, will make an announcement supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Saskatchewan.

  43. Government of Canada invests in youth to build a stronger Canada

    When young people learn, work and succeed, Canada thrives. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in youth, so that they get the education, the experience, and the job opportunities to build a stronger Canada for generations to come.

  44. Canada supports Indigenous wellness and culture feasibility studies in New Brunswick to advance self-determination and reconciliation

    Today, Chief George Ginnish from the Natoaganeg First Nation; Chief Ross Perley from Neqotkuk First Nation; and The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced $150,000 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program.

  45. Minister Vandal announces investments to support women’s entrepreneurship, Indigenous economic growth across Yukon

    The Government of Canada is continuing to make important investments to ensure a strong economy in communities across the North. Traditionally underserved businesses, particularly those that are women-owned or Indigenous-owned, are an important pillar to regional economic growth, providing a wide spectrum of important goods and services to their communities.

  46. Minister Vandal announces federal funding to bring artisans, and buyers to downtown Winnipeg

    Minister Vandal announces over $300K of federal funding to bring artisans, crafters, and buyers together at The Forks in downtown Winnipeg.

  47. Minister Vandal to announce federal investment in a makerspace in downtown Winnipeg

    Minister Vandal to announce federal support for a makerspace in downtown Winnipeg

  48. Speaking Points for Rumina Velshi, President and CEO of CNSC at the 10th Meeting of the NEA Task Group, Improving Gender Balance in the Nuclear Sector, NEA Headquarters, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, June 29-30, 2023

    When we empower women, when we embrace diversity and inclusion, we broaden our collective horizon.

  49. Parliamentary Secretary Sudds meets with G7 ministers to discuss progress on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

    Parliamentary Secretary Sudds meets with G7 ministers to discuss progress on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.

  50. Backgrounder: Funding supports three Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to increase their capacity to prevent and address gender-based violence

    In January 2022, Women and Gender Equality Canada launched a call for proposals to bolster the capacity of Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to provide gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programming in order to address the root causes of violence. The following three organizations received funding.