POSTPONED: Minister Valdez to announce support for nearly 400 organizations to advance gender equality

This event is postponed to a later date.

April 16, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new funding for 394 organizations working to advance gender equality – the largest Women and Gender Equality Canada announcement in history by number of organizations receiving direct funding.

Date:           April 20, 2026

Time:          10:00 AM EDT

Location:    National Gallery of Canada
                      380 Sussex Dr
                      Ottawa, ON
                      K1N 9N4  

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 9:00 AM EDT on April 20, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.