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Title:

Entreprise égalitaire certification in the Bécancour, Nicolet-Yamaska and L’Érable RCMs

Agreement Number:

WP230413

Agreement Value:

$158,130.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 26, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 19-month systemic change project, Services intégrés pour l’emploi will top-up an initial Enterprise égalitaire certification project to advance women’s economic security and prosperity. The initial project, which focused on the Arthabaska RCM, will be extended to the Bécancour, Nicolet-Yamaska and L’Érable RCMs. It will address systemic barriers faced by women in non-traditional fields or seeking employment in male-dominated sectors. To that end, the project will raise awareness among businesses and assist them through, among other things, policy reviews and training, so they can obtain the Entreprise égalitaire certification recognizing that they apply values of equality between men and women, fight harassment, welcome their employees in an inclusive manner and provide ergonomic workstations. In addition, Services intégrés pour l’emploi will highlight businesses that are making efforts to better welcome and integrate 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:

Victoriaville, Quebec, CA G6P 9P6

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q2-00053

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Services intégrés pour l'emploi

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.