Government launches call
for proposals to increase opportunities for
immigrant women
Ottawa, ON, May 3, 2013 – On behalf
of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of
Public Works and Government Services and
Minister for Status of Women, Colin Carrie,
Member of Parliament for Oshawa and
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of
Health, today announced a call for projects
to increase opportunities for immigrant
women, as part of a Call for Proposals to
create new economic opportunities for women
in Canada.
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BACKGROUND AND APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Status of Women Canada is
launching a Call for
Proposals for projects that
will both increase economic
security and promote prosperity
for women in communities across
Canada.
These
projects will
include a number of
predetermined elements, which
organizations must address in
their proposals.
Projects under this Call for
Proposals fall into three
thematic areas:
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“I am pleased that the Harper Government
continues to demonstrate its support for the
economic security and prosperity of women in
Canada,” said Colin Carrie. “I encourage all
interested organizations in Oshawa to apply
and help make a difference for women and
girls in our community.”
The new call for
proposals, entitled
“Opening Doors: Economic Opportunities for
Women” will finance innovative
projects that foster employment
opportunities for women across the country.
Economic Action Plan 2013 announced a number
of measures to better connect Canadians with
job opportunities. These measures will
contribute to increased representation of
immigrant women in all occupations.
“Through Economic Action Plan 2013, the
Harper Government is committed to creating a
strong economy for all Canadians, and women
are key to Canada’s economic success,” said
Minister Ambrose. “Through this Call for
Proposals, we will empower more immigrant
women in Canada to succeed and prosper.”
The Government is committed to supporting
projects that yield concrete results for
women and girls while strengthening
families, communities and the country. The
government’s support through Status of Women
Canada for community-based projects has
nearly doubled since 2007, supporting over
600 projects.
IMPORTANT:
The deadline for
applications under this Call for Proposals
is 11:59 p.m. PDT, May 31, 2013.
All required documents must be provided at
the time of submission. Please note that
incomplete or late applications will not be
considered.
