Grants and Contributions:
Title:
HeARTwork: Advancing the Inclusive Economy: Empowering Women in the Workforce to Lead
Agreement Number:
NA20438
Agreement Value:
$1,004,565.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 28, 2021 - Apr 27, 2024
Description:
This 36-month project will support and strengthen the Canadian economy through diverse feminine BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour) voices, mentorships, and business skills designed by women for women. The project aims to increase young women’s economic prosperity, representation in the labour force and entry into leadership roles and representation on corporate boards.
To address this, a multi-pronged approach will be utilized focusing on research, skill development, action, and community engagement. A nationwide needs assessment will be undertaken with focus groups comprised of young BIPOC women to identify the barriers to entry and challenges experienced within corporate Canada that prevent the attainment of leadership positions. This project will be undertaken in partnership with corporate Canada to connect identified champions with younger women, and to implement new policy measures within various private sector companies based on the research findings. Champions will commit to implementing new policy measures within their organizations based on the feedback and needs of young Canadian women and partake in ongoing assessment of outcomes to measure systemic change. Each champion will commit to participating in the intergenerational roundtables with young women and advancing at least 2 out of 10 policy recommendations within their respective organizations. Champions will be assessed and monitored to track progress and systemic change.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5A 1T7
Reference Number:
001-2021-2022-Q1-00027
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Jr. Economic Club of 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.