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Women and Gender Equality

During question period on women and gender equality, Liberal members highlighted new federal funding for organizations that support women and gender-diverse Canadians. Sima Acan said barriers facing women and gender-diverse people hurt the whole economy and asked about funding for community groups, noting the budget provides it despite what she described as Conservative delays. Minister Rechie Valdez replied that the government announced $77 million to extend projects to nearly 400 organizations serving women and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, saying the money helps women participate in the workforce, supports victims of violence, and supports economic growth.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Sima Acan

Liberal
“When women and gender-diverse people face barriers or violence, it hurts our whole economy. Groups that help them need stable funding. Our budget is finally giving them this money, despite Conservative delays. Can the minister explain how this funding will help these groups across Canada?”
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Mr. Speaker, when women and gender-diverse Canadians face barriers to entering the workforce, accessing leadership opportunities or living free from violence, it does not just impact individuals; it holds back the entire economy and our communities. Organizations across Canada are working every day to support survivors, expand opportunities and build safer, more inclusive communities, but they need stable and timely support. After obstruction from the Conservatives, our budget is now delivering support for these organizations. Can the Minister of Women and Gender Equality update the House on how these investments will strengthen support across Canada?

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Rechie Valdez

Liberal

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“I announced $77 million for nearly 400 groups that support women and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. This money helps women work, supports victims of violence, and helps our economy grow.”

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Mr. Speaker, building the strongest economy in the G7 means full and equal participation of women and gender-diverse Canadians. This is why I announced $77 million in funding to extend projects to nearly 400 organizations for women and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada. These are organizations on the front lines, such as Victim Services of Peel, that are helping women thrive in the workforce and supporting victims of gender-based violence. They are building more inclusive communities across the country, and that is how we are going to build Canada strong.

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