Media advisory - Minister Valdez to announce support for nearly 400 organizations to advance gender equality Français
OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new funding for 394 organizations working to advance gender equality – the largest Women and Gender Equality Canada announcement in history by number of organizations receiving direct funding.
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April 20, 2026 |
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10:00 AM EDT |
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National Gallery of Canada |
380 Sussex Dr |
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Ottawa, ON |
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K1N 9N4 |
Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 9:00 AM EDT on April 20, by emailing [email protected].
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Contacts: Erin Quevillon, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), 819-661-2374, [email protected]; Media Relations: Women and Gender Equality Canada, 819-420-6530, [email protected]
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