| Women and Gender Equality Canada
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Gender equality is a core Canadian value and an important priority of the Government of Canada, and increasing women’s political and civic participation is fundamental to upholding these commitments.
On this day in 1989, 13 female students and a female administrator at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal were tragically murdered simply because they were women.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, announced Government of Canada investments in projects that will support the empowerment of Indigenous women for stronger communities.
The Government of Canada invites all Canadians to join in recognizing today as the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Canada and around the world
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
| backgrounders
In advance of the 105th Grey Cup, Status of Women Canada has partnered with the Canadian Football League (CFL) to promote this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
| media advisories
As Ottawa hosts the 105th Grey Cup, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women is proud to team up with the Canadian Football League (CFL) to launch the Government of Canada’s #MYActionMatters ahead of the upcoming 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.