{"id":264953,"date":"2020-08-12T01:02:37","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T05:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=264953"},"modified":"2020-08-12T01:02:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T05:02:37","slug":"government-of-canada-announces-investment-in-womens-organizations-in-quebec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/08\/12\/government-of-canada-announces-investment-in-womens-organizations-in-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"Government of Canada announces investment in women\u2019s organizations in Quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_247563\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-247563\" style=\"width: 918px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522232690868-ff295a43444c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-247563\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522232690868-ff295a43444c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"918\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522232690868-ff295a43444c.jpg 918w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522232690868-ff295a43444c-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1522232690868-ff295a43444c-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-247563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">COVID-19 is a crisis unlike any other. It has hit women hardest with jobs lost and women taking on more unpaid work than they already were for their kids as well as their elders. (File Photo: Chris Barbalis\/Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-auto\">\n<p>COVID-19 is a crisis unlike any other. It has hit women hardest with jobs lost and women taking on more unpaid work than they already were for their kids as well as their elders. Women are the majority of those on the front lines of the fight against COVID. That includes nurses, of course, but also personal support workers, other health care workers, child care workers, food sector workers and social workers.<\/p>\n<p>Women\u2019s 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, there is still a lot of work to do to ensure they have the resources their need to continue their important work.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why today, the Honourable M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced an investment of more than $2 million for four projects supporting women and girls in Quebec.<\/p>\n<p>The following organizations are receiving funding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The<span lang=\"fr\">\u00a0<strong>Concertation des luttes contre l\u2019exploitation sexuelle (CLES)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>is receiving $450,000, under the Women\u2019s Program\u2019s continuous intake process, to enhance their organizational capacity, specifically in the areas of human resources management, strategic planning, partnership development, collaboration and networking, and diversification of funding sources;<\/li>\n<li><strong><span lang=\"fr\">Info-Femmes In<\/span>c.<\/strong>\u00a0is receiving $149,584, under the Capacity-Building Fund, to enhance their organizational capacity, to support strategic planning, partnership development, collaboration and networking, diversification of funding sources, as well as the development of an advocacy strategy;<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong><span lang=\"fr\">Association f\u00e9minine d\u2019\u00e9ducation et d\u2019action sociale (AFEAS)<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is receiving $749,999, under the Capacity-Building Fund, to enhance their organizational capacity in various areas in order to allow them to maintain a stable organization, capable of renewing and increasing its membership, as well as recruiting new employees; and<\/li>\n<li>The<span lang=\"fr\">\u00a0<strong>Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes r\u00e9fugi\u00e9es et immigrantes<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is receiving $709,000, under the Gender-Based Violence Program, to document the impact of pre-migration trauma on refugee and newcomer women during their integration and settlement in Canada, which will allow stakeholders to better respond to their needs by identifying the risk factors and responding more effectively to reduce re-victimization in Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Funding for these projects stems from historic Budget 2018 investments in both the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cfc-swc.gc.ca\/fun-fin\/cfp-adp\/2018-1\/index-en.html\">Capacity-building Fund<\/a>, to support a sustainable women\u2019s movement, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cfc-swc.gc.ca\/fun-fin\/gbv-vfs\/index-en.html\">Gender-Based Violence Program<\/a>\u00a0to address gaps in support for underserved groups in Canada that experience gender-based violence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Quotes<\/h2>\n<blockquote data-emptytext=\"Blockquote\"><p>\u201cWith our historic investments, we recognize the contribution of women and organizations that work to break down barriers. We proudly support these organizations that work hard to empower women and to ensure that their rights and interests are respected and protected. The four organizations that receive funding today are distinguished by their dynamism and dedication to gender equality. Funding for these projects is making a real difference for women across the province.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Honourable M\u00e9lanie Joly, P.C., M.P.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-emptytext=\"Blockquote\"><p>\u201cThis funding to build the capacity of organizations is an important contribution to the strengthening of the women&#8217;s movement in Canada and, in our case, the fight against sexual exploitation. With governance tools and strategic planning, we will be better able to achieve our mission. Our organization has been in existence for 15 years and this funding is very timely. Our capacity to act as a feminist organization is thus strengthened, as is our impact in society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diane Matte, Coordinator<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Concertation des luttes contre l\u2019exploitation sexuelle<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-emptytext=\"Blockquote\"><p><span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">\u201cInfo-Femmes<\/span>\u00a0is proud to receive this funding from the Government of Canada. Greater organizational capacity is allowing us to expand our reach and thus accompany even more women in their quest to break isolation and to empower themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anik Paradis, Coordinator<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Info-Femmes Inc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-emptytext=\"Blockquote\"><p>\u201cThe\u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Association f\u00e9minine d\u2019\u00e9ducation et d\u2019action sociale<\/span>\u00a0carries out many activities to help our members across Quebec to raise their voices in defence of equality between women and men. We are grateful for this federal funding, which supports our mission to achieve full recognition of the economic, social, cultural and political contributions of women in our society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Tremblay, Chair<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Association f\u00e9minine d\u2019\u00e9ducation et d\u2019action sociale<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-emptytext=\"Blockquote\"><p>\u201cWith this funding from the Government of Canada, the\u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes r\u00e9fugi\u00e9es et immigrantes<\/span>\u00a0will be able to expand its research capacity and knowledge capacity, thereby offering even better support and defence of the rights and protection of refugee and newcomer women in Quebec.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lida Aghasi, Co-chair<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes r\u00e9fugi\u00e9es et immigrantes<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Quick facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>As part of the COVID-19 response, the Government of Canada is investing $350 million in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/emergency-community-support-fund.html\">Emergency Community Support Fund<\/a>\u00a0to support charities and non-profit organizations requiring financial assistance to address the pandemic.<\/li>\n<li>As part of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, $50 million was allocated to support organizations providing services to women and their families fleeing violence, $40 million of which was allocated by Women and Gender Equality Canada. Through the first phase of this funding, $30 million was directly delivered to nearly 700 women\u2019s shelters and organizations serving survivors of sexual assault. Through the second phase, the remaining $10 million is being distributed to other organizations that provide important services to those experiencing gender-based violence. Through both phases of this funding, the federal government is supporting nearly 1000 organizations across the country.<\/li>\n<li>Budget 2018 announced $100 million over five years to support a viable and sustainable women\u2019s movement across Canada. Adding to this historic investment, Budget 2019 invested a further $160 million over five years, starting in 2019\u201320, in Women and Gender Equality Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Program. This means that in 2023\u201324, the Women\u2019s Program, which supports eligible organizations to carry out projects to advance equality by addressing systemic barriers, will total $100 million.<\/li>\n<li>In June 2017, Women and Gender Equality Canada (formerly Status of Women Canada) announced the first-ever federal Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence. To date, the Government of Canada has invested over $200 million to prevent gender-based violence, support survivors and their families, and create more responsive legal and justice systems.<\/li>\n<li>This funding will enable women\u2019s organizations and Indigenous organizations serving women to tackle systemic barriers impeding women\u2019s progress, while recognizing and addressing the diverse experiences of gender and inequality across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COVID-19 is a crisis unlike any other. 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