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Share this article OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Advancing gender equality is a key priority for the Government of Canada. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified systemic and longstanding inequalities, with women and girls disproportionately impacted by the crisis. Women have faced job losses and reduced work hours, shouldered the majority of the additional unpaid care responsibilities at home, and continue to be on the front lines of the pandemic. As Canada moves towards an inclusive recovery, meaningful progress to advance gender equality is needed now more than ever to ensure no one is left behind.
To further support critical recovery efforts led by the women s and equality-seeking movement, today the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced 237 projects to receive funding under the $100 million Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals.
Thunder Bay women s advocate welcomes new COVID-19 relief program for women
The executive director of the Northwestern Ontario Women s Centre says she welcomes news that the federal government is freeing up funds to help women, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted: Feb 18, 2021 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 18
Gwen O Reilly of the Northwestern Ontario Women s Centre said it s become harder to protect women from violence as a result of the pandemic. (Heather Kitching/CBC)
The executive director of the Northwestern Ontario Women s Centre says she welcomes news that the federal government is freeing up funds to help women, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Way, Community Foundation announce more than $300k in support for city, regional organizations
More than 30 charities and community organizations are getting critical support from the United Way and Thunder Bay Community Foundation.
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Posted: Dec 18, 2020 7:30 AM ET | Last Updated: December 18, 2020
The United Way of Thunder Bay and the Thunder Bay Community Foundation have teamed up to provide more than $300,000 to 32 organizations in the city and region. The funding, which comes through the federal government s Emergency Community Support Fund, is aimed at supporting vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.(United Way of Thunder Bay)
More than 30 charities and community organizations are getting critical support from the United Way and Thunder Bay Community Foundation.