Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gender Barriers in the Ontario Fire Service
Agreement Number:
ON17044
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2021
Description:
This 36-month project will address the systemic barriers and gender inequalities currently experienced by female firefighters in Ontario. The Fire Service Women of Ontario has secured the support of Ontario’s Chief Officers, and will implement a strategy, to be piloted in two locations in Ontario in order to identify barriers and affect 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:
Ajax, Ontario, CA L1S 6W6
Reference Number:
001-2019-2020-Q4-00030
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Mar 12, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Fire Service Women 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.
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