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Call for proposals: Funding to Advance Gender Equality in Canada

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders

In October 2016, Status of Women Canada invited organizations to propose projects that advance gender equality across Canada. As of June 2017, some 50 projects have been approved for over $18 million in Funding to Advance Gender Equality.


Persons Case Awards 2017 – Honouring Canadians who advance gender equality 

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Status of Women Canada is calling for nominations for the 2017 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Each year, these awards recognize individuals across the country, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions in the pursuit of gender equality in Canada.


Minister Monsef advances gender-based violence strategy

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, laid the framework that will define the Government of Canada’s strategy to address gender-based violence.


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2017-05-26