Government of Canada advances equality in New Brunswick with funding for six organizations
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FREDERICTON, NB, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canadas economic, social and political life. None Indigenous Womens Association of the Maliseet and MiKmaq Territories Inc. None New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity Inc.Todays announcement builds on the progress of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, and the bilateral agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence. "These organizations and initiatives will chart a path towards building safer communities across Canada and New Brunswick, including for 2SLGBTQI+ people, and Indigenous women and girls. We will continue to work alongside grassroots organizations to provide culturally relevant supports, while building a more inclusive Canada. None Building on these investments, Budget 2022 committed $539.3 million over five years to support provinces and territories in their efforts to implement the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.