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Title:

IMvisble EMpowerment NB

Agreement Number:

WP230575

Agreement Value:

$574,443.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 14, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 34-month project, the New Brunswick Multicultural Council Inc. (NBMC) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. The project will reduce barriers to participation and success in the workforce for newcomer women in New Brunswick. Specifically, it will connect with partners to gather information on current challenges faced by newcomer women and best human resources practices for employers. The collected information will then inform training opportunities to support employers in reducing barriers through improved internal policies. NBMC will focus on broader systems change through activities such as the creation of a short film as well as information and culturally appropriate supports for newcomer women. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

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:

Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E1B 1B6

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q1-00029

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

New Brunswick Multicultural Council Inc.

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.