Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building
Agreement Number:
WP240035
Agreement Value:
$563,319.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 20-month project, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB) will build its capacity to advance gender equality throughout the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (UBC) in Canada. It will address the barriers faced by women in the construction industry including lack of representation, access to mentorship and a broader network of tradeswomen, access to adapted childcare, and addressing barriers relating to harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. It will also strengthen SIB's capacity to engage with women in the construction and drive systemic change within the UBC.
This project will include strategic partnership development based on a needs assessment, the formation of new SIB committees from coast to coast to coast, as well as the strengthening of existing ones. It will also enhance the sisters’ network, notably by increasing the capacity of the SIB committees to host events and build networks. In addition, it will develop an advocacy strategy on childcare, and a data collection and analysis strategy. Lastly, it will enhance UBC's recording, reporting and response to incidents of harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. All the activities will be conducted with a GBA+ lens.
The supplemental funds will be used to cover expenses for a dedicated support person to maintain administrative tasks. This will aid in streamlining operations, allowing for enhanced outreach and improved project efficiency.
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:
Woodbridge, Ontario, CA L4L 9T2
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00134
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value
Amendment Date
Jan 9, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sisters in the Brotherhood
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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