| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to advancing gender equality and recognizes that when more women participate in politics and civic life, we get decisions that better reflect Canadians’ diverse needs and experiences.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual month-long celebration of the outstanding achievements of women throughout Canada’s history. Women’s History Month includes International Day of the Girl on October 11 and Persons Day on October 18.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Advancing gender equality remains one of the Government of Canada’s most important priorities. As part of this year’s Women’s History Month celebrations, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, today launched the Women of Impact in Canada gallery, which honours the lives and legacies of more than 100 courageous women and girls from coast to coast to coast throughout Canada’s history.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will make a funding announcement to support women in leadership.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women will launch the Women of Impact in Canada gallery to kick off this year’s Women’s History Month.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | statements
“As we celebrate Women’s History Month, including International Day of the Girl on October 11 and Persons Day on October 18, let’s take the opportunity to recognize the women and girls in Canada who have made, and continue to make, a lasting impact on our country’s history with this year’s theme, #MakeAnImpact.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | statements
Canada marks the first-ever #GenderEqualityWeek with #EveryoneBenefits campaign
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
Status of Women Canada advances gender equality by providing funding to eligible organizations through the Women’s Program. Projects are selected via calls for proposals on specific themes, as well as through a continuous intake process that allows the Women’s Program to address emerging issues as they arise.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to advancing gender equality and understands the important role that creating more opportunities for women in all aspects of Canadian life can play in promoting women’s empowerment. By investing in projects that improve women’s economic security, we are helping to ensure that women, their families and communities can prosper.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
Status of Women Canada advances gender equality by providing funding to eligible organizations through the Women’s Program. Projects are selected via calls for proposals on specific themes, as well as through a continuous intake process that allows the Women’s Program to address emerging issues as they arise.
