Media advisory – Government of Canada to announce support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violence

From: Women and Gender Equality Canada
March 21, 2024 – Winnipeg, Manitoba — On March 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violence.

Date:                March 25, 2024

Time:               11:00 AM CDT

Location:       Agowiidiwinan Centre

15 Forks Market Road,

Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y3

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 10:00 AM CDT on March 25, 2024, by emailing FEGC.Media.WAGE@fegc-wage.gc.ca.

Simultaneous interpretation will be available during the announcement in English and French. Please connect at least 10 minutes early to ensure there are no technical issues and to allow a timely start.

Contacts

Nanki Singh
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
819-665-2632
Nanki.Singh@fegc-wage.gc.ca

Media Relations
Women and Gender Equality Canada
819-420-6530
FEGC.Media.WAGE@fegc-wage.gc.ca

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