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Title:

Breaking Barriers and Shaping Inclusive Workplaces for Women with Episodic Disabilities

Agreement Number:

WP240281

Agreement Value:

$656,053.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 4, 2025 - May 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 24-month project, Realize will help advance systemic change and equality for women with disabilities. This will be achieved by engaging with stakeholders and organizations specifically to address the norms and systemic barriers that exist in the work place for women living with episodic health conditions with the aim of helping them achieve economic security and prosperity. Key activities include regional and national training workshops, community-building cohorts for further learning, collaboration and best practice training, and an online Summit designed to amplify voices, share learnings and foster action. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5R 2A7

Reference Number:

190-2025-2026-Q1-00003

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Realize

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.