Women and Gender Equality Canada
Committed to advancing equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada's economic, social, and political life.
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Services and information
Commemorations and celebrations
Celebrate women’s achievements, our 2SLGBTQI+ communities, the progress Canada has made towards advancing gender equality, and remember the victims and survivors of gender-based violence
Gender-based Analysis Plus
Learn what Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) is, how it affects you and the role of the Government of Canada in implementing it
Funding
Explore Women and Gender Equality Canada’s funding opportunities, read the eligibility criteria and apply for funding through one of our funding programs
Gender-based violence
Learn about the federal strategy It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-based Violence and access information, resources and research related to gender-based violence
2SLGBTQI+
Information and resources related to the Government of Canada's work to improve equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities through the promotion of human rights and the development of inclusive federal policies, programs and laws
Gender equality
Learn about the Government of Canada’s actions to advance gender equality, and build a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive future that works for everyone
Indigenous Peoples and gender equality
Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are contributing to every aspect of society and are working to make Canada, and the world, a better place. At the same time, they face unique and complex challenges as they strive for equal opportunities in social, economic, educational, and political life
Equality Matters newsletter
Stay up to date with the latest from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) by subscribing to the Equality Matters newsletter
Contact us
About Women and Gender Equality Canada
Minister
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
Parliamentary Secretary
Marie-Gabrielle Ménard
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
Features
Bilateral agreements to end gender-based violence
Learn more about the bilateral agreements with provinces and territories for the implementation of the National Action Plan.
Gender Equality Week
The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada. Advancing gender equality offers countless benefits to people of all gender identities and expressions.