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COPA - professional development, training and educational resources
Toronto - May 5th
COPA is pleased to offer our suite of professional development, training and educational resources aimed at creating welcoming schools and communities to OCASI members from now until June 2021.
COPA is a francophone provincial organization with a mandate to…
Published May 5, 2021
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Black Muslimahs Shining Series by CCMW
From the Canada Council of Muslim Women, as Black History Month comes to a close and we enter Women’s History Month, it is imperative to continue to highlight the work of Black Muslim women in Canada. Throughout the month of March, CCMW will be spotlighting various Black…
Published March 5, 2021
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Canadian Government to Invest $100 Million to Support Women Impacted by the Pandemic
February 11, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Women and Gender Equality Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified systemic and longstanding inequalities, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the crisis. The Canadian Government is taking strong action to prevent the…
Published February 12, 2021
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Government of Canada increases support in Ontario for child and youth victims of abuse and violence in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced $363,936 in financial support for fiscal year 2020-2021, to 5 Child Advocacy Centres (CAC) and Child and Youth Advocacy Centres in Ontario.
Published October 15, 2020
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Ontario Launches New Tools to Help Prevent Human Trafficking
These educational resources are part of the government’s plan to raise awareness and stop this crime before it happens.
Published August 31, 2020
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Ontario Strengthens Supports for Human Trafficking Victims and Survivors
Services Will Help Those Impacted Heal and Rebuild Their Lives.
Published August 24, 2020
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Ontario Launches Consultations to Strengthen Privacy Protections of Personal Data
Province seeking public input on how personal information is collected, used and safeguarded.
Published August 14, 2020
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Government of Canada invests $19 million to reduce human trafficking and support those most impacted
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced funds to support victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Published July 29, 2020
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Ontario Helping to Protect Communities against Racism and Hate
Community partners to lead design of new grant program.
Published July 28, 2020
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Ontario Takes Steps to Combat Hate-Motivated Crimes
Community Partners to Lead Local Public Safety Initiatives.
Published July 22, 2020