Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to Indigenous Women"

NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada and this demand continues today. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth,...

NationTalk: FREDERICTON (GNB) – Services for survivors of sexual violence will expand to more communities around the province thanks to funding in the 2023-24 budget for Women’s Equality. Main estimates were tabled recently, totalling $6.4 million – a 37.5 per cent increase over last year. “Part of the theme for this year’s budget is delivering...

NationTalk: FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Missing Persons Act was proclaimed today, making it possible for police to launch a missing persons investigation sooner. The new legislation can help law enforcement find a missing person when no criminal investigation is underway. “As any police officer will tell you, seconds count when it comes to finding a...

Pictou County, Nova Scotia – Women and Gender Equality Canada Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Federal,...

NationTalk: FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government introduced legislation today designed to assist law enforcement agencies in locating a missing person in instances where no criminal investigation is underway. When a missing person investigation begins, often there is no reason to suspect that a crime has been committed. In these situations, law enforcement agencies have...

Indigenous Missing Person’s Helpline A new helpline will assist families and friends of missing Indigenous people in New Brunswick navigate police, media and justice systems in an effort to find their loved ones and bring them home safely. The helpline is the latest resource developed in a collaboration between UNB law professor Dr. Jula Hughes,...

$308,724 Funding from Status of Women Canada for a project that will increase women’s economic security. This 36-month project will help increase the economic security of women who have experienced domestic violence by providing opportunities for sustainable employment by engaging key stakeholders in the development of an action plan to address barriers faced by women...