| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal support to help prevent human trafficking and support victims and survivors.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce renewed support to address gender-based violence in Canada.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) announced a call for proposals to support projects that remove barriers and increase access to women's economic and leadership opportunities across Canada.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, as the Pride Flag was raised on Parliament Hill, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), highlighted an investment of $3 million over two years for Fierté Canada Pride to help Pride festivals strengthen safety and security measures across Canada.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will mark Pride Season by participating in a flag raising ceremony and highlighting federal funding to address safety and security needs at upcoming Pride festivals.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | statements
Menstruation is a natural part of life. Yet for many, the lack of access to basic menstrual products can affect their ability to fully participate in school, work, and daily activities. Many people still face difficult choices to meet these needs, with consequences for their health, confidence, and inclusion.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement to mark Pride Season 2026
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), joined by Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, announced over $77.5 million in funding to extend projects for 395 organizations across Canada.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
As part of Budget 2025 investments, 112 organizations received $23.2 million to prevent and address gender-based violence, including Indigenous-led initiatives, community-based research, and projects that test and expand promising practices to improve prevention efforts and supports for survivors
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders
As part of Budget 2025 investments, 218 organizations will receive $44.4 million to enhance their capacity and deliver projects that drive systemic change and advance the full participation of women in Canada’s economic, social, and democratic life.
