Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Closing the Gender Pay Gap in BC
Agreement Number:
WP230536
Agreement Value:
$575,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 33-month systemic change project, Minerva Foundation for BC Women will advance women's economic security and prosperity by addressing inequitable compensation systems in small and medium sized organizations. Minerva will engage a minimum of 110 organizations in a cohort-based learning model that requires organizations to conduct an intersectional gender compensation analysis and report findings to internal stakeholders. Organizations will also be required to identify next steps for addressing gaps and implementing practices to minimize the impact of discriminatory systems. Participants will have access to resources, learning content, expert advice, and a community of practice. 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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 1H4
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00231
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Minerva Foundation for BC Women
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.