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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