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Government of Canada announces historic investment in Saskatchewan women’s organizations

Regina, Saskatchewan – Department for Women and Gender Equality - Women’s organizations provide vital services in our communities, supporting women and girls to be financially secure, free from violence, and able to fully participate in all aspects of our economy and society. Yet for far too long they have been chronically underfunded, underestimated and undermined. The Government of Canada recognizes that women’s organizations are the lifeblood of the women’s movement, and that maintaining and growing their ability to do this important work is the most effective way to advance gender equality. 
 
That’s why today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament for Regina-Wascana, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $3.7 million in 10 women’s organizations and Indigenous organizations serving women in Saskatchewan.
 
Minister Goodale highlighted the organizations that will receive funding (please see the Backgrounder for more information and testimonials): 
  • The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan;
  • Family Service Saskatoon;
  • Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations;
  • Prince Albert Metis Women's Association;
  • Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre;
  • Saskatoon Sexual Assault & Information Centre;
  • Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan;
  • STOPS to Violence;
  • Young Women's Christian Association of Regina; and
  • YWCA Prince Albert.
Funding for these projects stems from historic Budget 2018 investments in the Capacity-building Fund to support a sustainable women’s movement and the Gender-based Violence Program to address gaps in support for underserved groups in Canada who experience gender-based violence.
Source : Government of Canada

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