Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) issued a statement: “Every year on May 28, Menstrual Hygiene Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about period poverty and the barriers too many people in Canada face in accessing menstrual products and reproductive health … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) issued a statement to mark Pride Season 2026: “The federal government recognizes the vital role Pride festivals play in fostering inclusion and strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities across the country. Through ongoing investments in the 2SLGBTQI+ sector, $54.6 … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) announced close to $2 million in new funding for 18 organizations across Canada that are delivering initiatives to engage men and boys in preventing gender-based violence. The full release is available online. Contact Chris.Zhou@fegc-wage.gc.ca.
Liberal MP Viviane Lapointe (Sudbury, Ont.) announced $264,433 for Sudbury Queers United Around Diversity (SQUAD) to promote community safety, equality, and well-being across Greater Sudbury in Ontario. The full release is available online. Contact Chris.Zhou@fegc-wage.gc.ca.
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) visited Iqbal Foodsin Mississauga, Ont., to highlight how the government is working to put more money back in the pockets of those most affected by the rising price of food, and to tackle food insecurity across a … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) announced $656,053 for Realize. Their project, Breaking Barriers and Shaping Inclusive Workplaces for Women with Episodic Disabilities, will tackle the systemic obstacles that keep women with episodic disabilities from achieving their full potential in the workforce. The full … Read more