News Releases
2006
December 6, 2006
Canada's New Government remembers women victims of violence and engages all Canadians to combat violence against women
November 10, 2006
Femmes Beauce-Sartigan receives funding to promote women's entrepreneurship
October 18, 2006
Recipients Announced in 2006 Governor General's Awards in Commemorations of the Persons Case
March 17, 2006
Call for Nominations - Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
2005
November 25, 2005
Expert Panel on Accountability Mechanisms for Gender Equality Delivers Progress Report
October 18, 2005
Six Women to be Honoured with the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
October 4, 2005
Women on Every Front
September 13, 2005
Expert Panel to Consider Steps to Strengthen Gender Equality
May 17, 2005
Government Acts on Commitment to Improve the Lives of Aboriginal Women
April 21, 2005
Call for Nominations - Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
March 8, 2005
Canada Celebrates International Women's Day
February 28, 2005
Minister Liza Frulla to Lead the Canadian Delegation to Beijing +10 Meeting in New York
2004
December 6, 2004
Fifteen Years After the Polytechnique Tragedy, Canadians Called to Take Action on Violence Against Girls and Women
October 20, 2004
Governor General's Awards Presentation to Seven Women Marks 75th Anniversary of the Persons Case
October 1, 2004
Ministers Responsible for Status of Women Address Economic Security, Health and Pursue Measures to Reduce Violence Against Aboriginal Women
June 18, 2004
Reminder - Youth Essay Project 2004
May 21, 2004
Government of Canada and Native Women's Association Address Violence Against Aboriginal Women
May 19, 2004
Nova Scotia Group Receives Funding Addressing Programs for Black Women Living in Violence
May 11, 2004
Media Advisory - 7th Annual Gala for MicroSkills - Women's Entreprise and Resource Centre
May 3, 2004
25 Years of Leadership and Commitment to Advancing Gender Equality
April 26, 2004
New Brunswick Dating Violence Program Receives Funding
April 5, 2004
Accountability Mechanisms and Gender Equality
March 3, 2004
She's on a Role!
2003
December 8, 2003
Grant to Help Raise Awareness of Female Genital Mutilation in Quebec
December 6, 2003
Canadians Called to Remember and Take Action Against Violence Against Women
November 28, 2003
It's About Us Receives Funding
November 18, 2003
Institute Working with Aboriginal Women to Address Barriers to Social Justice
November 14, 2003
Grant to Help Committee Address How Court Handles Issues of Domestic Violence
November 7, 2003
Grant: Examining the Silence Surrounding Quebec Women's Experience of Assault
October 28, 2003
Grant to Assist Women of the Petite Patrie Community to Make Their Concerns Public
October 28, 2003
Aboriginal Women's Entry into Business World Assisted with Help of Grant
October 21, 2003
Network Striving to Improve Rural Women's Access to Technology
October 20, 2003
The Honourable Jean Augustine Expressed Her Condolences on the Passing of Irma Wright
October 14, 2003
Leadership and Commitment to Advancing Gender Equality: Six Women to Receive Governor General's Awards
October 1, 2003
What do you mean, women couldn't vote?
June 27, 2003
Examining Barriers Facing Women Involved in Prostitution: Grant
March 31, 2003
Call for Nominations: Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
March 7, 2003
Elder Abuse to be Addressed with Help of Grant
March 6, 2003
Women Using the Internet to Affect Social Policy
March 1, 2003
International Women's Week Celebrations
January 30, 2003
Minister Cauchon Announces Grant that Will Support a Province-wide Conference on Women, Mental Health and Secondary Victimization
January 20, 2003
Canada to Appear Before United Nations Committee
January 9, 2003
Examining Barriers to Employability and Entrepreneurship for Young Immigrant Women
2002
December 3, 2002
Violence Against Women Continues to be Problem: Serious Impacts on Canada's Health, Justice and Social System
October 10, 2002
Women's Contributions to Leadership and Decision-making Recognized:
Six Women to Receive Governor General's Awards
October 3, 2002
Women and Sports - Champions Forever!
Canadian Female Athletes Join Students and Ministers To Kick Off Women's History Month
September 26, 2002
Media Advisory - Kick-Off of Women's History Month
September 26, 2002
Working Towards Gender Equality in APEC
September 20, 2002
Media Advisory - Annual Meeting of Federal - Provincial / Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women
March 26, 2002
Outstanding Women to be Nominated for Governor General's Persons Awards
March 4, 2002
International Women's Day/Week
Working in Solidarity: Women, Human Rights and Peace
2001
October 1, 2001
Women's Contributions to Leadership and Decision-Making Recognized:
Six Women to Receive Governor General's Awards
August 16, 2001
Secretary of State Announces Funding for Initiatives Against Sexual Assault in Alberta
March 12, 2001
Women Still Work More Than Men
March 8, 2001
National Report Highlights Priorities for Women's Economic Equality
March 2, 2001
Media Advisory - International Women's Week Celebrations
February 21, 2001
Policy Research Links Gender Equality with Public Policy Agenda
February 19, 2001
International Women's Day/Week
Canadian Women, Raising Our Diverse Voices for Positive Change!
2000
December 5, 2000
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
October 4, 2000
Women of Initiative and Personal Strength to Receive Governor General's Awards
September 15, 2000
Action on Economic, Violence, Taxation, Pension and Health Issues Highlight Annual Meeting of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Status of Women
June 22, 2000
Secretary of State Fry Will Be Receiving an Award at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto's 3rd Annual Hero Awards Gala
June 14, 2000
Secretary of State Fry Says United Nations Special Session Beijing +5 Results in Advancement of Gender Equality
May 31, 2000
Call for Nominations: First Millennial Presentation of Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
May 1, 2000
Canada Champions Recognition of Indigenous Women in Landmark OAS Agreement
April 26, 2000
Canada to Participate in First Meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Advancement of Women in the Americas
April 25, 2000
Secretary of State Fry Welcomes Outcome of Sixth Meeting of Commonwealth Ministers Responsible for Women's Affairs
April 12, 2000
Secretary of State Fry to Head the Canadian Delegation to the Sixth Meeting of Commonwealth Ministers Responsible for Women's Affairs
March 10, 2000
Women and their Families Stand to Gain in Budget 2000
March 8, 2000
New Statistics Guide Compares Status of Women with Men
February 21, 2000
International Women's Day - Women Taking Action to Make a Difference
1999
December 17, 1999
Status of Women Canada Grant to Help Abused Women in Alberta
December 15, 1999
Secretary of State Hedy Fry Names Two Women to Policy Research Fund
December 6, 1999
Violence Against Girls Pervasive
December 6, 1999
Ceremony of Roses Honours the 14 Women Killed on December 6, 1989
December 3, 1999
Media Advisory - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
November 22, 1999
A National Minute of Silence to Reflect on Violence against Women
October 29, 1999
Secretary of State Fry Pleased with Pay Equity Agreement
October 14, 1999
Recipients Announced for Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
September 1, 1999
Women's History Month Honours Contributions of Francophone Women in Canada
July 9, 1999
Ministers Responsible for Status of Women Focus on Women's Economic Status at Annual Meeting
June 17, 1999
Secretary of State Fry to Attend APEC Women Leaders' Network Meeting in Wellington, New Zealand
June 5, 1999
Secretary of State Fry Releases Resource Guide for Women at National Forum on Women, Girls and Violence
April 3, 1999
Call for Nominations: 1999 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Persons Case
March 12, 1999
Florence Bird Memorial Library Opens at Status of Women Canada
1998
December 3, 1998
Fry Announces Declaration of the Federal-Provincial/Territorial Status of Women Ministers on Violence against Women
December 1, 1998
Fry Announces Support for Research on HIV/AIDS and Women
November 12, 1998
Status of Women Canada Grant to Help Abused Women in Alberta
October 30, 1998
Hedy Fry to Appear Before Special Joint Committee on Custody and Access
October 19, 1998
Fry Welcomes Gender Breakthrough in APEC
October 19, 1998
Five Canadian Women Honoured with Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
October 15, 1998
1998 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
October 9, 1998
Hedy Fry to Head the Canadian Delegation to the First Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting on Women and Economic Development
September 27, 1998
Government of Canada Supports with Funding Women's Groups at La Maison Parent-Roback
September 3, 1998
Status of Women Canada Independent Research Papers Providing Gender Perspective on Public Policy Issues
August 21, 1998
Ministers Responsible for Status of Women Focus on Women's Economic Status at Annual Meeting
July 20, 1998
Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women) Pays Tribute to Former Senator
June 5, 1998
Government to Attend NAC Lobby Day
May 8, 1998
Five Centres Get Federal Funding for Strategy on Family Violence
May 1, 1998
Call for Nominations for 1998 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
March 26, 1998
Secretary of State Fry Releases Data Guide on Women at International Symposium on Gender Equality Indicators
March 17, 1998
Secretary of State Fry Says 1996 Census Confirms Women's Hidden Contribution to the Economy
March 4, 1998
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Violation of Basic Human Rights
1997
December 12, 1997
Famous Five Statue on Parliament Hill Wins Unanimous Support
December 5, 1997
Eliminating Violence Against Women Requires the Efforts of all Societal Partners
November 22, 1997
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on Women to Be Held in Republic of the Philippines in 1998
October 31, 1997
Ministers Responsible for Status of Women Focus on Achieving Equality for Women
October 30, 1997
Economic Equality Benchmarks Released by Federal - Provincial / Territorial Ministers
October 16, 1997
1997 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
October 3, 1997
Federal Government Funds Project to Reduce Teenage Date Violence
September 19, 1997
Government to Attend NAC Lobby Day
March 20, 1997
Secretary of State (Status of Women) Names Six Women to Lead Policy Research Fund
March 14, 1997
Women's Program Funding to Be More Flexible and Accountable
March 7, 1997
Federal Secretary of State (Status of Women) (Multiculturalism) in Edmonton for International Women's Day
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