Grants and Contributions

qVision is a computer vision-based machine learning application, developed by the firm, that can detect corrosion using an asset’s image, and provide quantifiable information to enhance predictive maintenance practices. Presently the firm has received customer interest from shipping companies. To meet the unique requirements for the corrosion inspection of those shipping companies, in this project frame, we will develop a tailor-made qVision application.

Through this 33-month systemic change project, Gradual Rising of Women (G.R.O.W.) Foundation will help advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers by establishing a partnership network, developing workshop coaching materials on hiring practices and workplace culture, implementing a series of workshop trainings for businesses in the 4 provinces of BC, AB, MB, ON and by hosting microevents to employers and women in the city of Edmonton to elevate awareness and education on workplace rights and advocacy. They will also organize a summit and job fair, where employers and women professionals can come together to share experiences and ideas and promote inclusive hiring practices.

The organization will partner collaboratively with several stakeholders including Buy Social Canada, Women Economic Council, and other members in the community to develop public awareness campaigns to keep members aware and engaged throughout the lifecycle of the project.

An external evaluator will measure and assess the project’s impact and effectiveness of the project.

Through this 21-month systemic change project, YWCA St. John’s will scale both YWCA Canada’s Born to Be Bold and Synergy projects to advance women’s economic security and prosperity. It will scale to a provincial scope by working with communities to test and address a lack of intersectional childcare policies and spaces as a systemic barrier to women’s economic security, significantly impacting those marginalized by immigration, race, class, and disability. To do so, the project will increase diverse women’s leadership and participation in systems change by developing a Project Advisory Committee made up of women of diverse lived-experiences to shape community-informed policy recommendations to childcare expansion. It will strengthen new and existing partnerships to promote multi-sector collaboration to act on these community-informed approaches. The project will widely share community informed learnings to support the development and implementation of stronger intersectional policies related to childcare, leading to lasting systemic change for gender equity and economic security. With provincial and national partners, it will engage in bilateral knowledge sharing of community-informed approaches on a local and national scale.

This 20-month project, expanding the “Providing Culturally Relevant and Responsive Career Pathways for Black Women in Ontario” regional initiative, aims to enhance the economic participation, security, and prosperity of Black girls and women in Ontario’s education system and labor force. Specifically, Future Black Female (FBF) will tackle systemic barriers that impede Black women aged 16 to 22 from succeeding in high school, entering post-secondary education, and securing prosperous employment. FBF will mobilize community partners, businesses, and enterprises to address these barriers and improve economic security. By facilitating knowledge exchange and translation, FBF will advocate for significant change through stakeholder and employer-focused workshops in sectors where Black women are under-represented. Additionally, FBF will provide tools, resources, and spaces for Black girls and women to drive systemic change as community advocates. Black-focused Affinity Groups and Clubs in educational institutions will set goals to promote culturally relevant care and leadership opportunities. FBF will also foster ongoing collaborations with community and corporate organizations to mitigate barriers to the economic security and prosperity of Black women in Ontario.

Through this 21-month project, the London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to fulfill the organizational mission and effectively support staff while increasing in size through the addition of a residential facility to support young women who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. The project will include 1) the development and implementation of a strategic plan to guide the organization throughout its expansion over the next five fiscal years; and 2) the focus on staff well-being, development and retention by building organizational capacity and related in-house resources through professional development and trainings.

Through this 20-month project, Un toit pour elles will build its capacity to advance women’s equality, particularly for women wanting to leave prostitution. The project will address the organization’s need to develop stronger governance tools and a suitable strategy for action, ensure its sustainability by diversifying its funding, and improve its visibility. The project will include developing a strategic plan as well as revenue diversification and communications strategies. The project will also enable the organization to expand its partnerships to fill gaps in shelter services and ensure the consistency and continuity of services.

Through this 21-month project, Asian Women for Equality Society will build its capacity to advance gender-equality. It will address the need to ensure that leadership and insight from Asian women are included in making changes to the social, economic, political and cultural conditions that prevent Asian women from full and meaningful participation in Canadian society. This project will include the development of enduring relationships with other women’s organizations, the creation and deployment of a volunteer recruitment strategy and a long-term financial development plan.

Through this 21-month project, Women’s Studies Online (WMST) will build capacity by addressing the over-representation of Indigenous women as victims of poverty and violence, and the under-representation of autonomous Indigenous women’s organizations.

This project will enhance organizational capacity by evaluating and advancing its mission, values, and principles to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. This includes establishing a teaching and learning center to enhance learning, teaching, and evaluation efforts. Additionally, the project will expand collaborative efforts within Canada’s provinces and territories by establishing volunteers in each region. Lastly, it will enhance infrastructural capacity by transitioning to a hybrid online/offline model to reach women in rural, remote, and on-reserve communities with limited internet access.

Through this 33-month systemic change project, Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham (WMRCC) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will increase leadership and economic advancement opportunities for women living with disabilities by improving employers’ understanding and implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies and practices. The project will 1) conduct needs assessments and gather data on the barriers faced by women with disabilities in Durham and the GTA; 2) implement a networking and mentorship program designed to advance leadership opportunities for women with disabilities; 3) establish a network of male allies through community dialogues and consultations; and 4) deliver DEI training informed by a feminist disability perspective to organizations in Durham and the GTA. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Through this 33-month systemic change project, the Northwest Métis Council will use the Métis Life Promotion Framework to advance women’s economic security, prosperity and representation in leadership and decision-making roles. To do so, the Empowering Women to Create Change project will tailor the focus of the framework to give a voice to marginalized Red River Métis women, support positive engagement and advocate for department level policy change addressing educational barriers by establishing a Women’s Council; facilitating needs assessments, surveys and consultation sessions with 16 Northwest Métis communities; and by developing a mentor and referral program to provide leadership skill-building opportunities for women within the Northwest region.