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Title:

Empowering Women to Participate Fully and Equally in Alberta's Energy Transition

Agreement Number:

AB20416

Agreement Value:

$300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 15, 2021 - Apr 30, 2023

Description:

This 25-month project will identify specific barriers that prevent women from participating fully and equally in the energy transition and the new energy economy in Alberta. Key partners and stakeholders will be convened to identify solutions addressing these barriers and foster buy-in from different sectors. Solutions will be shared via platforms and strategies that enable new coalitions of women industry leaders, technology developers, investors, academics and thought leaders to advocate for the solutions identified.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T1N 2H9

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q4-00003

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development

Program:

Women's Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.