Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Newcomer and BIPOC Women to Fully Participate in Male-Dominated Industries
Agreement Number:
WP240246
Agreement Value:
$298,838.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 26-month systemic change project, Catholic community services of York Region will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within male-dominated industries/sectors by (1) Research barriers to Newcomer and BIPOC women’s involvement in male-dominated industries and develop evidence-based framework; (2) Pilot the framework with Male-dominated industry; (3) Create a network of Champions; and (4) Mobilize knowledge through Outreach, Advocacy and Engagement to drive Systemic Change. 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:
Richmond Hil, Ontario, CA L4B 4N7
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q4-00011
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Catholic Community Services of York Region
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.