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Statement by Minister Rechie Valdez to Mark Women’s History Month
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 1, 2025 – Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement to mark Women’s History Month: “Women’s History Month is a time to honour the women’s movement that helped advance Canada through organizing, advocacy, and courage – […]
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Prosperity Project’s Fifth Annual Report Card Finds Canada’s Leadership Pipeline for Women is Shrinking
Calgary, AB, September 9, 2025 — The Prosperity Project today released its 2025 Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership (ARC 2025) presenting the most comprehensive analysis to date of women’s representation in leadership across Corporate Canada. ARC 2025 tracks trends since 2021 and reveals Canada’s leadership pipeline for women is shrinking. ARC 2025 […]
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Government of Canada reaffirms support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced the achievements of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, which continues to advance equality and address the challenges faced by these communities. Minister Valdez was joined by the Honourable Hedy […]
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Northern Ministers unite in the Yukon to drive gender equity across the territories
Aug 14, 2025 This week, Minister Lucy Kuptana of the Northwest Territories and Minister Margaret Nakashuk of Nunavut visited Whitehorse to meet with the Yukon’s Minister Jeanie McLean, who is responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate. The three Ministers connected in July at the Federal, Provincial and Territorial meeting for Ministers responsible for […]
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Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Advance Gender Equality at Annual Meeting in Yellowknife
July 11, 2025 Federal, Provincial, and Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for the Status of Women concluded their 43rd annual meeting yesterday in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Co-chaired by the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Canada’s Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing […]
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Sexual Violence Awareness Month
May 01, 2025 FREDERICTON – The following statement was issued by Lyne Chantal Boudreau, minister responsible for women’s equality, in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month: Each May, New Brunswick observes Sexual Violence Awareness Month. It is a time to inform the public, promote education, strengthen community involvement and create spaces where people can feel […]
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Statement from Minister McLean on the International Day of Pink
April 09, 2025 Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement: “Today we observe the International Day of Pink, an opportunity for people in the Yukon and around the world to join together and take action against the bullying and discrimination that 2SLGBTQIA+ people too often face. […]
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Funding Awarded to Six Organizations for Violence Prevention Initiatives
April 8, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced almost $550,000 in grants for six governments and organizations throughout the province to carry out violence prevention initiatives designed to address the root causes of gender-based violence. These projects, led by community and Indigenous partners, support men and boys, […]
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Advancing gender equality and supporting victims and survivors of gender-based violence across Canada
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada March 21, 2025 A strong Canadian economy depends on everyone having the opportunity to fully participate in economic, social and cultural life. Removing systemic barriers to gender equality, while preventing and addressing all forms of gender-based violence, is essential to building a future where all Canadians can thrive. Today, […]
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Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Ontario and across Canada
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada March 21, 2025 Everyone deserves the freedom to be their authentic selves and have every opportunity to participate in Canada’s economic, social and political life. A society where people are safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential is one where everyone thrives. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, […]
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