Canadian government supports women prosperity

The Canadian government are taking the right step in the right direction concerning women empowerment;promising a more conducive environment for women advancement,creating new opportunities for Canadian women as entrepreneurs and throughout the economy- from skilled trades to corporate boards.


Quick facts

• Since 2007, the Government of Canada has invested more than $54 million through the Women's Program at Status of Women Canada in projects that promote women's economic security and prosperity. This includes funding of over $12 million for projects that support women in non-traditional occupations, and more than $9 million in support of women entrepreneurs.
  
  
• Through Status of Women Canada, federal funding of community-based projects has nearly doubled since 2006-2007, supporting more than 720 projects across Canada.
  
  
• According to the BMO Financial Group, women-owned businesses currently employ over 1.5 million Canadians. In 2011, women held majority ownership of 16% of small and medium-sized Canadian businesses.
  
  
• On June 26, 2014, Minister Leitch launched the report of the Government of Canada's Advisory Council for Promoting Women on Boards entitled Good for Business: A Plan to Promote More Women on Canadian Board. It outlines a roadmap for improving the representation of women on public and private boards, which will also strengthen the Canadian economy 

Quotes;

"The Government of Canada recognizes that women are key to Canada's economic success. That's why we are creating jobs and opportunities that position women in Canada for even greater prosperity. This is good for women, their families, and our country."

The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch
Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women

"Our Government is proud to be investing in the economic security and prosperity of Canadian women through community-based projects from coast to coast to coast. In fields as diverse as promoting women entrepreneurs and encouraging women in non-traditional occupations, these projects are making a tremendous difference."

Susan Truppe
Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women