Pay Transparency Act introduced
Press Release March 18, 2026 FREDERICTON – The government has introduced the Pay Transparency Act, which aims to improve equity and fairness in workplaces across the province. “This is a…
Federal government enhances safety and advances gender equality
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada March 5, 2026 As Canada prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, ensuring the safety of Canadians remains essential to…
The federal government supports Sudbury Queers United Around Diversity to advance equality
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada February 18, 2026 Everyone deserves to be safe, included, and supported in their community. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury,…
Indigenous Women Assemble in St. John’s for Annual Gathering and Reconciliation Council Meeting
Press Release January 16, 2026 The Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, and the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, attended the 21st…
Funding Announced for 16 Indigenous Violence Prevention Projects
Press Release December 5, 2025 The Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced funding for 16 projects through…
The federal government announces new support for women with disabilities who have experienced gender-based violence
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada December 4, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario — Women and Gender Equality Canada During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence and…
Minister Champagne announces funding to advance equality, and build safer, more inclusive communities across Canada
Press Release From: Department of Finance Canada October 29, 2025 In a rapidly changing and more dangerous world, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our…
Manitoba Government Invests in New 24-7 Safe Space for Indigenous Women
Press Release October 2, 2025 Partnership with Experienced Indigenous-Led Organization Will Ensure Access to Culturally Safe Crisis Support: Fontaine Before the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
Statement by Minister Rechie Valdez to Mark Women’s History Month
Press Release 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…
Prosperity Project’s Fifth Annual Report Card Finds Canada’s Leadership Pipeline for Women is Shrinking
Press Release 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…
