Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) issued a statement marking Human Rights Day. Ambrose said on Human Rights Day, the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Canadians acknowledge this cornerstone of democracy and stand side by side with women around the world. The full statement is available … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) called on all Canadians to join the worldwide 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, while highlighting government actions to address violence against women and girls in Ontario. Ambrose highlighted an ongoing project with the Women's Support Network of York Region. It is receiving $213,574 for … Read more
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) called on Canadians to work together to end all forms of violence against women and girls. The government is committed to supporting projects that yield concrete results for women and girls in Canada … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced projects across Canada that engage young people in addressing violence against women on university and college campuses. Parliamentarians throughout Canada joined the Ambrose in announcing local projects. The government is providing 21 organizations with close to $4 million to carry out projects that address a … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced Alaina Podmorow as honorary youth ambassador for the inaugural International Day of the Girl, which takes place on Oct. 11, 2012. Ambrose said Podmorow brings a strong background in working to advance equality for women and girls and is an inspirational role model. The full … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) encouraged all Canadians to mark their calendars for both Women’s History Month, October, and the first-ever International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, 2012. The theme for this year’s Women’s History Month is "Strong Girls, Strong Canada: Leaders from the Start." More information is available … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced the launch of a Call for Proposals for projects that will prevent and reduce violence against women and girls in Canada. Ambrose said the government is taking concrete steps in the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls by helping … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) held a roundtable discussion with local business leaders, corporate executives and community decision-makers to discuss ways to promote women’s leadership and participation on boards of directors. Ambrose said increasing opportunities for women to serve on corporate boards makes good business sense for Canadian women and for … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) expressed the government’s continued support for breaking the silence on acts of violence committed in the name of “honour”. To help raise awareness of this serious issue in Canada, Ambrose was accompanied by Aruna Papp and Barbara Kay at the launch of their book entitled Unworthy … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) issued a statement regarding U.S. advertisements for ‘gender determination technology used for family balancing ’ that recently targeted British Columbia's Indo Canadian communities. Ambrose said she is disturbed by recent news reports describing print and online advertisements placed in a Canadian newspaper by a clinic in Bellevue, … Read more
