Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Canada and around the world. These … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced that the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses is receiving funding for a three-year project to improve support for women who experience violence. The grant of $1,045,000 is the largest that the organization has ever received from Status of Women Canada. The CNWSTH will examine the … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) invited organizations to apply for Government of Canada funding to advance gender equality across Canada. This announcement follows the decision in July 2016 to restore the eligibility of advocacy activities for funding within projects supported by the Women’s Program at Status of Women Canada. Through this call … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced that Equal Voice is receiving $1-million in funding for a three-year national project to address systemic barriers that contribute to the under-representation of women in politics. Equal Voice and its partners will examine how legislatures and councils function, with the aim of making them more … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Today is Persons Day, and I invite all Canadians to join me in celebrating the extraordinary women who have helped shape our nation throughout its history. Each year on Persons Day, our country marks a turning point in Canadian history when … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Today we mark the International Day of the Girl, a day established by the United Nations to celebrate the extraordinary contributions that all girls and young women in Canada and worldwide make to their families, communities, and countries. October 11th is also … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced Government of Canada support for projects to advance gender equality. In February 2016, Status of Women Canada announced a call for proposals aimed at empowering women for political and community action. Approximately 45 community organizations have been selected to receive over $7 million in Government of … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time for Canadians to celebrate women’s contributions to our amazing country. This year’s theme “Because of Her” reminds us of the extraordinary women who have blazed trails throughout Canada’s history. It is also an opportunity to … Read more
The 34th Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers responsible for the Status of Women took place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Ministers addressed priority issues for women and girls at the meeting including ending violence against women and girls, reducing the gender wage gap, and enhancing the use of Gender-based Analysis in decision-making as a critical tool for … Read more
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced that as of July 1, 2016, the federal government has restored the eligibility of advocacy activities for funding within projects supported by the Women’s Program at Status of Women Canada. Advocacy activities directed at federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal governments had been declared ineligible for funding consideration … Read more
