Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Our Way In: The Justice at Work Pathway to Economic Security for Lone-Mothers in B.C.
Agreement Number:
WP230426
Agreement Value:
$768,055.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 3, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 34-month systemic change project, the Centre for Family Equity will scale the ‘Justice at Work for Lone Mothers’ initiative to advance women's and lone mothers’ economic security and prosperity in British Columbia. It will scale to deepen engagement, at the policy level, between lone parents and provincial policymakers in British Columbia. It will address policy and systemic barriers to lone mothers' economic participation and inclusion in British Columbia. To do so, the project will increase the mobilization of low-income lone mothers with Regional Community Impact Committees that promote their leadership in policymaking, conduct a public awareness campaign, and engage diverse regional stakeholders with policy recommendations informed by women’s lived experiences.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Centre for Family Equity will carry out consultation and allyship building, collect data and consult on a new potential pilot designs and program innovations related to earnings exemptions for people on Income or Disability Assistance and Engage Lone Mothers on informing policy making in disaster management planning and bringing more equity into childcare system development. Through this they will further advance gender equality.
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 V6M 1T5
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q1-00010
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Amendment Date
Apr 15, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Centre for Family Equity Society
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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