Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) announced $421,720 in funding for Trucking Human Resources (HR) Canada, for two projects to promote opportunities for women and other under-represented groups in the Canadian transportation industry. Leitch made the announcement at the Women with Drive Leadership Summit, hosted by Trucking HR Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646.
Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) announced $250,000 in funding for a project to promote the advancement of women in the Canadian landscape and horticulture industries through mentorship opportunities. The Community MicroSkills Development Centre will collaborate with women, industry representatives such as Landscape Ontario, and local employers, to pilot and formalize a mentorship … Read more
Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) released the Government of Canada’s Action Plan to Address Family Violence and Violent Crimes Against Aboriginal Women and Girls. This new investment is part of a range of measures, totalling nearly $200 million, to address violence against Aboriginal women and girls. The full release is available online.
Status of Women and Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) commended the International Labour Organization for its efforts to eliminate forced labour worldwide. She made these remarks in her plenary speech at the 103rd Session of the International Labour Conference. This year’s discussions provided an opportunity to take stock of current labour issues, identify successful initiatives … Read more
On behalf of Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, Ont.) announced Government of Canada funding for a new project to address cyberviolence against young women and girls in the City of London and the county of Middlesex. The London Abused Women’s Centre will receive funding in the amount of $155,542 for a two-year project that … Read more
Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) underscored the importance of women entrepreneurs to Canada’s economic growth and competitiveness at the third annual Connect Women event sponsored by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. The minister highlighted government measures to help women succeed in business and leadership roles, including a new initiative, announced in Economic Action … Read more
Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) will highlight Canada’s intensified efforts to end child, early and forced marriage at the 58th meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW). Leitch is leading a Canadian delegation to New York from March 10 to 21, 2014, that will include six youth delegates. … Read more
Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) and Conservative MP Nina Grewal (Fleetwood-Port Kells, B.C.) announced Government of Canada support for a project to address violence against women and girls in Surrey, B.C., and the surrounding Fraser Valley area. The Surrey Women’s Centre Society is receiving $250,000 from the Government of Canada for a project that will improve services for women and girls who … Read more
Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) announced government support for a new project by the DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN)/Réseau d’action de femmes handicapées (RAFH) Canada. Leitch said the government is holding offenders accountable for their actions and supporting community-based projects across Canada that address violence against women and girls. DAWN/RAFH Canada is receiving $557,185 in federal … Read more
Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) issued a statement on Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Leitch said this day was established by Canada’s Parliament in 1991 to ensure Canadians would never forget the tragic deaths of 14 young women who were murdered at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal on … Read more
