Government of Canada to announce Federal support to help women with disabilities overcome barriers to economic security
Media advisory
August 12, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new federal support to advance economic security for women with disabilities.
Date : August 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM EDT
Location: Centre for Social Innovation – Annex
Event Space: The Garage (ground floor)
720 Bathurst St
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R4
Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person must register by 9:00 AM EDT on August 14, 2025, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.
Contacts
Chris Zhou
Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
343-551-0457
Chris.Zhou@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Media Relations
Women and Gender Equality Canada
819-420-6530
media@fegc-wage.gc.ca
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