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November 24, 2006

MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT HELPING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Interpreter Services to Help Victims In Over 60 Different Languages

WINDSOR — The Ontario government is investing $2.1 million in interpreter services so that victims of domestic violence get the help in the language they know best, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, Sandra Pupatello and Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle, announced today. Read the full news release.

Backgrounder: Language Interpreter Services For Victims Of Domestic Violence For At-Risk Women

November 20, 2006

MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT HELPS ABUSED AND AT-RISK WOMEN GET JOBS
New Skills Training Program Lays Foundation For Economic Independence

TORONTO — Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Sandra Pupatello today announced a new $4 million training program that will help vulnerable women develop new skills, find employment, and achieve economic independence. Read the full news release.

Backgrounder: Government Funds 10 Employment Training Pilot Programs For At-Risk Women

November 16, 2006

MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY, EQUAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS
EqualityRules.ca Campaign Targets Youth Aged 8 to 14

TORONTO — The McGuinty government is launching EqualityRules.ca, a groundbreaking public education campaign to educate youth, aged eight to 14, about the importance of healthy, equal and respectful relationships, Sandra Pupatello, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, announced today. Read the full news release.

October 18, 2006

ABORIGINAL WOMEN LEADERS RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES
Ontario Government Presents “Leading Women, Building Communities Award”

TORONTO — The Ontario government is celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal women by recognizing three Aboriginal leaders with the “Leading Women, Building Communities Award,” Sandra Pupatello, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues announced today. Read the full news release.

Backgrounder: Leading Women, Building Communities Award

September 28, 2006

ONTARIO GOVERNMENT HOSTING CONFERENCE ON FEMALE LEADERSHIP AND SPORT
Conference To Focus On How Sports Can Empower Girls And Women

TORONTO — An Ontario government sponsored conference on “Sport and the Empowerment of Females” will kick off tonight with a keynote address from Jennifer Botterill of the national women’s hockey team who will be speaking about “Women in sport: Are they empowered by their involvement?”. Read the full news release.

September 28, 2006

ONTARIO GOVERNMENT CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
“Aboriginal Women: The Journey Forward” Is The 2006 National Theme

TORONTO — The Ontario government is celebrating this year’s Women’s History Month theme by recognizing the contributions that First Nations, Inuit and Métis women have made to this province and country. Read the full news release.

August 23, 2006

MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT HELPS LOW- INCOME WOMEN GET WELL-PAYING JOBS
IT Training Provided To Low-Income Women

TORONTO — Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Sandra Pupatello today announced $2.7 million over two years to provide information technology training for low-income women. Read the full news release.

Backgrounder: Information Technology Training For Low-Income Women

Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Sandra Pupatello at the launch of the Neighbours, Friends and Families public education campaign.

June 22, 2006

MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT TAKING ACTION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
‘Neighbours, Friends And Families’ Campaign Raises Awareness Of Abuse Against Women

TORONTO — The McGuinty government is launching a province-wide campaign to help neighbours, friends and families of abused women recognize the early signs of abuse against women and know how to help, Sandra Pupatello, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, announced today. Read the full news release.

Backgrounder - Neighbours, Friends And Families Public Education Campaign
Backgrounder - Neighbours, Friends And Families Expert Panel

Sexual Harassment Resources

Sexual harassment in workplaces and other settings is a serious form of violence against women in Ontario, and crosses every social boundary.

May 2, 2006

ONTARIO GOVERNMENT MARKS SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION MONTH
Improving Supports For Vulnerable Women And Working To Break The Cycle Of Violence

QUEEN'S PARK — Sexual Assault Prevention Month is a time to join together to raise awareness of sexual assault and focus on early intervention and prevention in order to break the cycle of violence, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Sandra Pupatello said today. Read the full news release.

April 26, 2006

MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT HELPS WOMEN PURSUE CAREERS IN SKILLED TRADES
Giving Low-Income Women The Skills They Need For Economic Independence

GUELPH — The McGuinty government is investing $1.5 million to provide pre-apprenticeship training in the skilled trades for low-income women who are unemployed or underemployed, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Sandra Pupatello announced today. Read the full news release.

Backgrounder

March 8, 2006

ONTARIO GOVERNMENT UNVEILS NEW AWARD TO HONOUR WOMEN
“Leading Women, Building Communities” Award Recognizes Exceptional Leadership

TORONTO — Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Sandra Pupatello today announced Ontario’s first recipient of a new government award that honours women for exceptional community leadership. Read the full news release.