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Title:

Creating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion System Change in Canada's Electricity Industry

Agreement Number:

NA21264

Agreement Value:

$542,487.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

With this 26-month project, Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through systemic change. The project will address systemic barriers within the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of women in the electricity industry. At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing systemic barriers by advancing inclusive policies and practices and increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change. The project will support a positive distribution of authority, voices, and decision-making power, while addressing persistent harmful gender norms to support women’s equality.

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1H 7X3

Reference Number:

001-2021-2022-Q4-00025

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)

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.