Grants and Contributions:

Pay Equity is Coming to Town

FC-25-002727 / NB230381

$272,840.00

Nov 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026

This 31-month project will help improve women’s economic security and prosperity by supporting the adoption of pay equity policies and practices in New Brunswick municipalities. More specifically, the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity will analyze the systemic and structural barriers women face in women-dominated jobs in connection with local governance reform, as well as municipal pay structures and systems. The organization will then develop a guide and provide training on pay equity at the municipal level. Finally, the project will raise awareness among and engage members and the public to join in the dialogue on municipal pay equity policies. The project will draw on existing expertise at the provincial level to develop an appropriate approach and tools. It will engage community organizations and unions to promote and disseminate the resources developed

Women and Gender Equality Canada

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

Moncton, New Brunswick, CA E1C 1W1

001-2023-2024-Q3-00056

Grant

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Change of end date

Nov 12, 2025

New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity Inc. / Coalition pour l'équité salariale du Nouveau-Brunswick inc.

Women's Program

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.