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Work that remains In 2021, women made up 35% of STEM bachelor’s degree holders among Canadians aged 25 to 64. Women with STEM degrees are more likely to be unemployed and have lower median salaries than men with STEM degrees. Indigenous women are less likely than non-Indigenous women to have completed postsecondary education (54% vs.Continue reading “Gender Equality Week”

Entering the workforce and building skills Why it matters When women have equal access to education, skills training, and safe and inclusive workplaces, everyone benefits. Affordable child care, opportunities in growing sectors like AI and the green economy, and measures that help women succeed at work strengthen Canada’s talent pool, address labour shortages, boost productivity,Continue reading “Gender Equality Week”

The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada. Take action to advance gender equality in your community. Facts, stats, and impact: Gender equality More Indigenous women are working today than a decade ago. Between 2015 and 2025, the employment rate among Indigenous women aged 25 to 54 increased from 63% to 71%.Continue reading “Gender Equality Week”

Did you know? Closing these gaps strengthens Canada’s economy and helps unlock the full potential for the country’s growth and resilience. The labour force participation rate of women continues to trend upward. In 2025, the labour force participation rate of core-aged women (25 to 54) was 85%, up from 38% in 1976.

The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada, a time to highlight progress made to advance gender equality, celebrate women’s achievements, and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to closing persistent gender gaps that hold too many back. Gender Equality Week was created through Bill C-309, the Gender Equality Week Act, which became law onContinue reading “Gender Equality Week”

The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This week is about: Celebrating and commemorating the notable achievements and advancements of Canadian women. Addressing the challenges Canadian women and individuals of minority gender identity and expression continue to face. Encouraging all Canadians to become and remain engaged, during Gender Equality Week andContinue reading “Gender Equality Week”

Education opens the door to understanding. Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society. Help spread the word and register for this year’s Lunch and Learn series hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba. #TruthandReconciliationWeek