| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, and Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and the Prime Minister’s Special Advisor on LGBTQ2 issues, will make an important funding announcement related to women’s economic security.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment is a central theme of Canada’s G7 presidency and essential for building a prosperous and secure future in Canada and around the world. This commitment is being driven by the Government of Canada’s goal of ensuring that the benefits of economic growth are shared by everyone, regardless of gender.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada will continue to champion gender equality and take concrete steps to ensure women and girls can succeed in Canada and around the world. That’s why the Canadian delegation, led by the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, highlighted the progress that Canada has made for women and girls throughout the 62nd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), which wrapped-up today in New York City.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls. By investing in a strong and thriving gender equality movement today, we are laying the foundation for gender equality tomorrow.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
Madame Chair, I am honoured to lead Canada’s delegation as a proud member of the first-ever gender-balanced federal Cabinet.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will lead the Canadian delegation to the 62nd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Canada is deeply committed to working with its partners to improve the lives of women and girls in Canada and around the world
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will be attending the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations in New York, March 12th to March 14th
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | statements
“On International Women's Day, all Canadians are invited to celebrate women’s contributions to our country. While we have made significant progress toward achieving gender equality, we know much more work is needed to end discrimination, toxic workplaces, and gender bias throughout our society.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Investing in women advances gender equality and helps build a more competitive, inclusive and prosperous world. That’s why the federal government has made women’s economic empowerment an important priority in Canada, internationally, and for the duration its G7 Presidency this year.
