Media advisory - The federal government to reaffirm support to address Gender-based Violence

MILTON, ON, Nov. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Kristina Tesser Derksen, Member of Parliament for Milton East-Halton Hills South, will reaffirm support to address gender-based violence.

Date:            December 1, 2025

Time:           10:00 AM EDT

Location:     FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
                     Del Ridge Community Room
                     1010 Main Street East
                     Milton, ON
                     L9T 6H7

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 December 1, by emailing [email protected]. 

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Contacts: Sarphina Chui, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), 343-597-5341, [email protected]; Media Relations, Women and Gender Equality Canada, 819-420-6530, [email protected]