Update on the National Inquiry Into Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women – Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Press Release November 29, 2016 at 11:55 am. Ottawa, ON (November 25, 2016) Pauktuutit’s President, Rebecca Kudloo, joined a teleconference meeting on November 18 with representatives of the national inquiry…
Open letter from Correctional Service Canada to the Auditor General on his Fall 2016 report
Press Release November 29, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada Commissioner Don Head sent this open letter to Auditor General Michael Ferguson in response to…
Canadian Race Relations Foundation hosting Roundtable with Lieutenant Governor to mark Human Rights Day
Press Release TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2016 – The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is hosting a Roundtable discussion focusing on countering racism to mark this year’s upcoming Human Rights Day. The…
Ontario Working Towards Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
Press Release New Elders Council and Gladue Summit Contributing to a More Responsive Justice System November 29, 2016 9:00 A.M. Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario has established a new…
New videos launched on intimate partner violence
Press Release 28 November 2016 BATHURST (GNB) – A series of videos were officially launched today to educate the public on how to recognize intimate partner violence. They were developed…
Gender-based violence must stop
Status of Women Minister Stephanie McLean calls on Albertans to join her 16 days, 16 ways campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign is part of the United Nations 16 Days…
Ontario Appoints New Children’s Lawyer
Press Release November 25, 2016 Marian Jacko will serve as Ontario’s new Children’s Lawyer as of November 28, 2016. Ms. Jacko was called to the Bar in 1998. She has…
Never Blame the Victim says YWCA Canada’s Rose Campaign
Press Release Rose Campaign & 16 Days of Global Activism launch on Parliament Hill 25 November 2016 YWCA Canada launches its annual Rose Campaign to end violence against women today…
NAN Commemorates International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against Women
Press Release November 25, 2016 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, on behalf of Executive Council and the NAN Women’s Council, has issued…
Award-Winning (Hashtag)WhoWillYouHelp Campaign Continues to Raise Awareness and Challenge Norms
Press Release Province Marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25, 2016 12:30 P.M. Women’s Directorate Ontario’s multi-media public education campaign to prevent sexual violence and…
