Grants and Contributions:
Title:
PROMOTEHER: Promote fair environments for black women who want to succeed
Agreement Number:
NA20441
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This 36-month project will strengthen diversity in Canadian businesses and organizations and help businesses identify qualified black women to overcome existing systemic barriers. Connecture Canada will work with black women and businesses to identify and remove barriers and barriers related to the employment of black women. In collaboration with black women, industry companies and other partners, Connecture Canada will develop and implement policies, practices and procedures to create an environment conducive to the diversity and advancement of black women in leadership positions. This project will showcase businesses and organizations that contribute to the advancement of black women.
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:
Mississauga, Ontario, CA L4W 4B6
Reference Number:
001-2021-2022-Q1-00012
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Connecture Canada
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.