Government of Canada to announce funding for initiatives that engage men and boys

Media advisory

March 12, 2026 – Hamilton, Ontario — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce funding for organizations supporting initiatives that engage men and boys to end gender- based violence.

Date:         March 16, 2026 

Time:         9:00 AM EDT

Location:  IBEW Local 105 

                    685 Nebo Rd 

                    Hamilton, ON

                    L0R 1P0

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 8:00 AM EDT on March 16, 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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