BRAMPTON, ON, Jan. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, announced more than $2.8 million today for women's economic prosperity.
Through Status of Women Canada, the federal government is supporting fourteen Ontario-based projects (see attached annex) to advance women in non-traditional occupations, increase economic options for women, and improve prosperity for immigrant women.
The announcement was made with Member of Parliament for Bramalea-Gore-Malton, and Minister of State (Sport), Bal Gosal, at the Brampton Multicultural Community Centre. The Centre is receiving $200,000 for its project to address barriers affecting immigrant women's economic prosperity such as language skills, Canadian work experience, and access to support services.
Quick Facts
- Since 2007, the Harper Government has invested more than $53 million, through Status of Women Canada, for projects that promote women's economic security and prosperity.
- Through Status of Women Canada, federal funding of community-based projects has nearly doubled since 2006-2007, supporting more than 680 projects across Canada.
Quotes
| "The number one priority of our Government is jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. That is why we are supporting projects to expand economic options for women in communities in Ontario and across Canada." The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women |
|
| "Partnering with local groups to enhance the economic security of women across Ontario and right here in Brampton is something our Government is pleased to do," said Minister Gosal. "For example, this new project with the Brampton Multicultural Community Centre will develop strategies to help remove barriers that immigrant women face as they seek new economic opportunities." The Honourable Bal Gosal, Member of Parliament for Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Minister of State (Sport) |
|
| "We are pleased to partner with the Government of Canada on this project to help remove barriers to economic opportunities - from language to lack of Canadian experience - that immigrant women face in our community." Ahmed Iqbal Executive Director, Brampton Multicultural Community Centre |
|
Related Products
- Call for Proposals: Opening Doors: Economic Opportunities for Women (http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/fun-fin/cfp-adp/2012-1/index-eng.html)
Additional Links
- Information About Status of Women Canada (http://www.women.gc.ca/)
ANNEX
Ontario-based organizations receiving funding:
- BioTalent Canada
- Brampton Multicultural Community Centre
- Canadian Association of Women in Construction
- Conseil Économique et Sociale d'Ottawa Carleton (CESOC)
- Focus for Ethnic Women Waterloo Region Inc
- Innovation Guelph
- Mouvement ontarien des femmes immigrantes francophones (MOFIF)
- Nishnawbe Aski Nation
- Northumberland United Way
- PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
- Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité Canada
- Rural Response for Healthy Children
- Women in Mining Canada
- YWCA Hamilton
SOURCE: Status of Women Canada
For media inquiries only:
Barbara Mottram
Director of Communications
Office of the Hon. Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, P.C., O.Ont., M.P.
Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women
Tel: 819-953-5646
For all other inquiries:
Nanci-Jean Waugh
Director General, Communications and Public Affairs
Status of Women Canada
Tel: 819-420-6810
Ce texte est également disponible en français.
For news releases and information on Status of Women Canada, go to women.gc.ca.
Share this article