Press Release Department: Federal - Status of Women

Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.), accompanied by accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, Ont.) and Conservative Ontario Senator Salma Ataullahjan announced the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre is receiving $74,259 in government funding for a project that will address violence against young women committed in the name of so-called ‘honour.’ The project will involve … Read more

On behalf of Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.), Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced Government of Canada support for a project that will promote the prevention of violence against women and girls … Read more

Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) issued a statement marking Global Entrepreneurship Week, taking place from Nov. 18-24, 2013: “I applaud all Canadian women entrepreneurs who, through their innovation and creativity, are playing a key role in creating jobs, fuelling economic growth and helping secure greater prosperity for their families and communities. Call 819-953-5646.

Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, ON) joined Famous 5 Ottawa in honouring the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case at a luncheon in Ottawa. Leitch said the recipients have demonstrated outstanding commitment to improving the lives of Canadian women all across the country. … Read more

Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) Issued a statement on the occasion of "Persons" Day. Leitch said the government commemorates the remarkable contributions of the ‘Famous Five’ who fought and won the right for women to be legally recognized as ‘persons’ in Canada. This historic decision allowed women to be appointed to the Senate of … 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.) delivered remarks at the United Nations Association in Canada’s celebration of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11. On March 24, 2011, the House of Commons gave its unanimous support to Canada to … Read more

Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced government support for a new project that will tackle violence against women and girls in an Aboriginal community in Northern Alberta. Ambrose was joined by Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.). The Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities is receiving $200,000 in … Read more

Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced government support to help end relationship violence among young Canadians through a new online resource. "Recent incidents demonstrate the need to do all we can to prevent the tragic consequences of violence, cyber-bullying, and online exploitation," said Ambrose. "Our Government is pleased to partner with … Read more

Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) introduced an advisory council to promote the participation of women on public and private corporate boards. The new advisory council is comprised of women and men representing a wide range of experience within the corporate sector. More information is available online. Call 819-997-5421.

Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) issued a statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8, and International Women’s Week, March 3 to 9. Ambrose said the government recognizes that all Canadians – women and girls, men and boys – must be part of the solution to violence against women … Read more