Women's History Month 2024

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.

In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of women and girls throughout Canada’s history.

This year’s theme, Women at Work: Economic Growth Past, Present and Future, highlights the significant contributions women have made to the workforce throughout history, and the critical role they continue to play in driving economic innovation and progress that has benefited Canada as a whole.

Let’s continue to honour women who have led by example and inspired other women and girls to realize their full potential by pursuing careers across all industries including those in non-traditional fields.

Check out the statement from the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, to mark Women’s History Month.

Get involved

• Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
• Share Women and Gender Equality Canada’s social media posts throughout October or start a conversation using our social media shareables below with the hashtag #WomensHistoryMonth.
• Use Women’s History Month 2024 background below during your virtual meetings.
• Visit the Women of Impact in Canada gallery, which recognizes the contributions and achievements of close to 170 exceptional women and girls who have made an impact in the economy, politics, the arts and sciences, and countless other fields.
• View Women in Canadian History: A Timeline, to learn more about notable events in Canadian women’s history.

Digital toolkit

Download these visuals (ZIP – 3 MB) and use them on your website, social media channels or virtual meetings.