Federal government to announce support to enhance safety and advance gender equality

Media advisory

March 3, 2026 – Toronto, Ontario — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce funding for community-based initiatives that strengthen supports for women and their families experiencing violence.

Date:        March 5, 2026 

Time:        9:30 AM EDT

Location:  YWCA Toronto

                   87 Elm Street,

                   Toronto, ON

                   M5G 0A8               

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 8:30 AM EDT on March 5, 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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