| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
The Honourable Minister Marci Ien will lead the Canadian Delegation to the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Woman (UNCSW69) in New York City from March 10 to March 21, 2025.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | statements
“Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, achievements, and voices of women across Canada. Their stories shape our communities, inspire change, and move us closer to a future where equality and opportunity are truly shared by all."
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
omen and Gender Equality Canada will provide up to $8.2 million for nine organizations across Canada through the Women’s Program.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, the Parliamentary Secretary Lisa Hepfner, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $8.2 million for 9 projects aimed at breaking down systemic barriers and enhancing women's economic participation and success in Canada.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, highlighted $1,019,240 for the organization Conscious Economics, and their project, HeARTwork: Advancing Women in Business.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over $478,000 for Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.’s project EmpowerMen – Engaging men and boys to prevent sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
Today, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced up to $10.2 million for 22 projects across Canada to prevent or address gender-based violence.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $287,639 for the Fédération des communautés culturelles de l'Estrie (FCCE) to advance women's economic security and prosperity in the Eastern Townships of Québec.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
On January 31, 2025, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced funding for 106 2SLGBTQI+ projects supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth announced up to $41.5 million for 106 projects across four different 2SLGBTQI+ funds. This funding will advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada and address the rise in hate.
