GOVERNMENT OF CANADA HELPS SET THE STAGE FOR GIRLS’ SUCCESS
IN ECONOMY AND LEADERSHIP
Published Date: June 5, 2012
June 5, 2012
Government of Canada helps set the stage for girls’
success in economy and leadership
Ottawa – On behalf of the Honourable Rona
Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and
Minister for Status of Women, Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament for
London North Centre and Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women, shared the
theme for Women’s History Month 2012, “Strong Girls, Strong Canada:
Leaders from the Start,” and announced a Call for Proposals, for
projects aiming to enhance girls’ and young women’s participation in civic,
political and community life, as well as in the economy.
“When girls and young women can participate fully, our
communities benefit and all of Canada is stronger, as well,” said the
Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
and Minister for Status of Women. “On October 11, Canada and the world
celebrate the first-ever International Day of the Girl. The Government of
Canada is proud to support organizations in helping Canadian girls become
leaders, now and in the future.
“This year’s Women’s History Month theme celebrates the
leadership roles – often behind the scenes and unrecognized – that girls have
played throughout our country’s history,” Minister Ambrose added.
“I am pleased the Government of Canada continues to support
grassroots projects that strengthen opportunities for girls and women,” said MP
Truppe. “I encourage all interested organizations in London to step up to the
challenge of making a difference for girls and women, for our community and for
Canada.”
From now until August 10, 2012, the Women’s Program
of Status of Women Canada will accept funding applications under the “Setting
the Stage for Girls and Young Women to Succeed” Call for Proposals in one of
two thematic areas:
- engaging girls and young women in leadership roles; and
- strengthening girls’ and young women’s economic prosperity.
Eligible organizations must address a number of
predetermined criteria in their responses. …
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects
that yield concrete results for women and girls in Canada while strengthening
families, communities and the country. Through Status of Women Canada, the
government’s support for community-based projects has nearly doubled since
2006-2007, increasing from $10.8 million to close to $19 million each
year, its highest level ever.
For more information on Status of Women Canada and funding
available through the Women’s Program, please visit women.gc.ca .
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