Minister Valdez to announce federal funding for national women’s organizations across Canada

February 5, 2026 – Toronto, Ontario — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), will announce federal support to the sustainability of national women’s organizations across Canada.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Date:           February 9, 2026

Time:           9:15 AM EDT

Location:    Canadian Women’s Foundation

                      1920 Yonge St., Suite 302

                      Toronto, ON

                      M4S 3E2

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 8:15 AM EDT on February 9, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.