Left to Right: Ninu Kang (MOSAIC), Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould, Hon. Maryam Monsef, Tracy Porteous (EVA BC), Chastity Davis (MACAW BC)
On September 8, 2017, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women and the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced $2.2 Million for gender equality projects in BC.
Tracy Porteous, Executive Director for EVA BC introduced Hon. Wilson-Raybould and opened the announcement by thanking Minister Monsef for going further than any federal government in advancing gender equality.
Status of Women Canada News Release: Minister Monsef announces more than $2.2 million for gender equality projects in British Columbia
Status of Women Canada Backgrounder: Backgrounder: Vancouver – New funding will help support a vibrant gender equality movement across Canada
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