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Title:

Ignite THEM: Women and Systemic Canadian Change

Agreement Number:

WP230484

Agreement Value:

$338,903.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 17, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 32-month systemic change project, The Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario (GECO) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within the workplace by developing and rolling out a customizable IgniteTHEM toolkit that identifies promising practices and provides tangible tools for employers. Through the recruitment of motivators and under the direction of an advisory council workplaces will be able to drive equitable recruitment, retention and promotion of women and gender diverse people. The toolkit will be featured at GECO’s IgniteTHEM conference. 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:

Belmont, Ontario, CA N0L 1B0

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q2-00153

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario

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.