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

May 21, 2026 – Brampton, Ontario — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new funding for nearly 400 organizations working to advance gender equality, representing the largest number of organizations to receive additional funding to date from Women and Gender Equality Canada.

Date:           May 25, 2026

Time:           8:30 AM EDT

Location:    Sheridan College (Brampton Campus)
                      The Magna Skilled Trades Centre, Atrium
                      7899 McLaughlin Road
                      Brampton, ON
                      L6Y 5H9         

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 May 25, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.