Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) will lead a Canadian delegation on the international stage to champion rural women’s role in communities across Canada and internationally. Ambrose said that it is an honour to lead the Canadian delegation to this important international event and to champion the role of rural women in … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) announced government support for a national project that will help young women gain valuable experience in leadership. Ambrose said that the project will help young women gain valuable experience, support their career development, and contribute to their economic success. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is receiving … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) welcomed the designation by the United Nations of October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. Ambrose said that meeting girls from Canada and around the world has inspired her to champion this initiative through the United Nations. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) saluted the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur award recipients. The awards are presented in recognition of the achievements of women entrepreneurs from across Canada. Ambrose said Canadian women entrepreneurs have a long history of excellence and the government takes great pride in their individual and collective achievements, which have … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) called on Canadians to join the worldwide 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence by launching a call for proposals for projects to address violence against women on university and college campuses. Ambrose said by inviting proposals for projects that address violence against women and girls the government is engaging young people … Read more
Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) announced the success of the innovative Blueprint Projects of the Women's Program of Status of Women Canada. The Government of Canada has announced that $12.5 million in funding will be given to this project to help support 65 other programs for women and girls across the country. … Read more
Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) participated in discussions with leaders from Canada and abroad during the 55th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, to stress the importance of ensuring that women and girls be treated equally and respectfully, that they have equal access to opportunities including work and education, and … Read more
