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Start Date: 2025-03-01
End Date: 2025-03-08

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Canada Boosts Gender Equality Initiatives

On March 7, Hon. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over $1 million for Conscious Economics' project 'HeARTwork: Advancing Women in Business.' This initiative, part of a wider $100 million investment, aims to address pay equity and career growth barriers, focusing on women with intersecting identities. The funding supports projects that change gender norms, increase women's voices in decision-making, and encourage resource sharing, all in line with International Women's Day's theme, "Strength in Every Story."

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

New Immigration Measures to Support Housing

On March 7, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced initiatives to support Canada's construction industry under the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. Measures include a tripartite advisory council to assess labor needs, a pathway for out-of-status construction workers, and waiving study permits for foreign apprentices. These steps aim to address housing shortages by bolstering the skilled trades workforce.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca