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Government of Canada announces funding for Moncton community organizations to address systemic barriers faced by women

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, announced up to $852,000 in funding for two community organizations in New Brunswick.


Minister Marci Ien announces funding for organizations helping Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Minister O’Regan, St. John’s South—Mount Pearl, and Member of Parliament Joanne Thompson, St. John’s East, announced $867,162 for two organizations whose respective goals are to support, among others, Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.


Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Newfoundland and Labrador

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced $700,000 in funding to support crisis hotlines in the province until March 31, 2026.


The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, unfortunately gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages.


Government of Canada announces funding for three Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.


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