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Title:

Canada’s First National Study on Economic Abuse Among BIPOC Women

Agreement Number:

FC-25-003054 / GV250007

Agreement Value:

$457,470.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 9, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

This 29-month research project aims to address systemic barriers to understanding and responding to economic abuse experienced by Black, Indigenous, and other racialized women across Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories by conducting a national study on economic abuse among racialized women. The study will examine the prevalence, forms, and consequences of economic abuse (including economic control, exploitation, and employment sabotage) across these regions. All research activities will be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and guided by an advisory committee composed of survivors and community representatives.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Promising practices are incorporated by the GBV sector into new or enhanced supports for target populations.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1J 3P8

Reference Number:

190-2025-2026-Q3-00004

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Center for Women's Empowerment (CCFWE)

Program:

Gender-Based Violence Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the GBV Program is to strengthen the GBV sector to address gaps in supports for two groups of survivors: 1) Indigenous women and their communities, and 2) underserved populations (including women living with a disability, non-status/refugee /immigrant women, LGBTQ2S, gender non-conforming people and ethno-cultural women) in Canada. The Program provides grant and contribution funding to Canadian organizations to improve supports to help create long-term, comprehensive solutions at the national, regional, and local levels.