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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Marci Ien announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers, which prevent them from participating in economic, social, and political aspects of life. Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ organizations helps build a safer, more equitable and inclusive Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, joined by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, today raised the Pride Flag on Parliamentary Hill in Ottawa, and also announced up to $1.7 million for six projects that will address key issues facing 2SLGBTQI+ communities.


The Government of Canada provides funding to the Native Women’s Association of Canada to prevent gender-based violence

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer, and Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, announced $1.15 million for the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) for two projects: PTMA Liaisons: Grassroots Partnership and Capacity Building and Kewabadjmin: SEEing Ourselves.


The Government of Canada provides funding to Northwest Territories to support crisis hotlines, lifelines for survivors of gender-based violence

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, was joined by the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women for the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services for the Northwest Territories, and the Honourable Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, to announce $500,000 to support crisis hotlines in Northwest Territories until March 31, 2026.


Minister Anand highlights federal funding with representatives of Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services of Halton

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Oakville, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, met with representatives of Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton to highlight the progress of their project, Trauma and Cultural Informed Crisis Line Survivors.


Government of Canada announced funding for an Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organization in Quebec

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $400,000 in funding for Centre d’amitié autochtone La Tuque’s Mamo Miskosiwin project.


Funding for Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada to address root causes of Gender-based Violence

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.


Government of Canada announces funding for six projects to prevent gender-based violence in Ontario

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.


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