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Declaration signed for Respectful Workplace Week
To recognize the importance of safe and healthy workplaces that are free from discrimination and harassment, Sept. 3-9 has been declared Respectful Workplace Week in New Brunswick. From left: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Arlene Dunn; and Sherry Wilson, minister responsible for women’s equality.
Official visit by the ambassador of Czech Republic
Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, met with Bořek Lizec, the Czech Republic’s ambassador to Canada. The two discussed the history of Czech immigration in Atlantic Canada, potential for cultural co-operation, and Women’s Equality initiatives.
Sexual Violence Awareness Month
May has been proclaimed as Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The latest budget includes funding to expand community-based services around the province and help address campus sexual violence. From left: Lorraine Whalley, executive director of Sexual Violence New Brunswick; Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality; and Jennifer Richard, director of strategic development, ...
Honouring the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the massacre of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. To mark the day, a vigil to commemorate these women took place at Government House. Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, lit a candle as part of the vigil.
November is Family Violence Prevention Month
The provincial government, in partnership with the Fergusson Foundation, has proclaimed November as Family Violence Prevention Month, promoting awareness of the impact family violence has on individuals, families, workplaces and communities as well as the resources and support available to build healthier relationships. From left: Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also minister responsible for women’s equality; ...
Respectful Workplace Week, Sept. 5-9
Respectful Workplace Week recognizes the importance of working in a safe and healthy environment all year long. The Respectful Workplace Week declaration was signed by Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, left, who is also minister responsible for women’s equality, and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder.
Safe and welcoming sport, physical activity and recreation the focus of minister’s meetings with counterparts
Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace and her fellow ministers attended the federal, provincial and territorial ministers meeting in Niagara, Ont., to discuss sport safety issues, including concussions, and how to increase the participation of women and girls. From left: Nunavut Community and Government Services Minister David Joanasie; Northwest Territories Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson; Alberta Culture ...
Investment in community-based sexual violence services
The provincial government has proclaimed May as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is investing $1 million annually in community-based sexual violence services. The funding will be distributed among five communities around the province. From left: Catherine Gosselin, community engagement co-ordinator, Sexual Violence New Brunswick; Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality; ...
Family Violence Prevention Month proclaimed
The provincial government, in partnership with the Fergusson Foundation, has proclaimed November as Family Violence Prevention Month, promoting awareness of the impact family violence has on individuals, families, workplaces and communities. Standing, from left: Matt Rogers, acting director, Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research; and Meranda McLaughlin, president, Fergusson Foundation. Seated, from left: Rebecca Francis, executive director, Fergusson ...
Declaration signed for Family Violence Prevention Month
The provincial government has declared November as Family Violence Prevention Month. The declaration is signed each year to renew the government’s commitment to preventing family violence. From left: Norma Dubé, president of the Fergusson Foundation; Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also minister responsible for women’s equality; and Rebecca Francis, executive director of the foundation.
Changes to program promoting women in skilled trades deemed a success
Changes to a program that encourages girls to explore careers in trades and technology is credited for almost tripling the number of girls participating compared to previous years. Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, participated in the Trades and Technology Career Exploration for Girls event in Edmundston.
Government receives final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The provincial government has received the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The commission that led the inquiry released its report on June 3 at a special closing ceremony in Gatineau, Que. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart attended the ceremony on behalf of the provincial government. From left: Stewart and Vancouver Granville ...
May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, met with officials at the Fredericton Sexual Assault Centre and signed a declaration recognizing May as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. From left: Jenn Gorham, the centre’s program co-ordinator; Shelley Murray, senior advisor, Women's Equality Branch; Tanya Smith, the centre’s project co-ordinator; Ashley Young, the centre’s ...
Silent Witness Project debuts documentary commemorating First Nation women
A documentary entitled The Silent Witness Journey: Two Women’s Stories was launched in Fredericton during a symposium on intimate partner violence and homicide. The video chronicles the creation of Silent Witness silhouettes of two First Nation women who died from gender-based violence. Among those participating in the symposium was Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson, who is also the minister ...
Trades & Tech Career Exploration for Girls
On March 14, the Women’s Equality Branch, in partnership with Université de Moncton and the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick Edmundston campus, hosted 396 girls in Grades 8 -12 for Trades & Tech Career Exploration for Girls. Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, participated in the event.
International Women’s Day
Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, encouraged New Brunswickers to celebrate International Women’s Day. From left: Wilson and Justice Minister and Attorney General Andrea Anderson-Mason.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
A candlelight memorial to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was held in Fredericton in memory of the 14 young women killed at the École Polytechnique in Montreal 29 years ago. Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson, who is also the minister responsible for women's equality, participated in the ceremony.
Annual investment of $150,000 to support private sector pay equity
The provincial government will invest $150,000 annually to support the advancement of pay equity among private sector organizations that do business with government and that employ 50 or more people. Finance Minister Cathy Rogers made the announcement today.
Regulations to support victims of intimate partner violence posted for review
Proposed regulations under the Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Act, outlining processes to support the operation of the act, have been posted for public review for the next 30 days. Participating in today’s announcement were, from left: Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris; Fiona Williams, executive director of Liberty Lane; and Justice and Public Safety Minister Denis Landry.
November is Family Violence Prevention Month
Premier Brian Gallant, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, signed a declaration designating November as Family Violence Prevention Month in New Brunswick. From left: Rebecca Francis, executive director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation; Gallant; and Tim McCluskey, president of the foundation.
Investment made in intervention measures regarding intimate partner violence
Implementation of measures under the Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Act will be supported by an investment of $900,000. Justice and Public Safety Minister Denis Landry made the announcement today during a visit to the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research. From left: Kelly Ashfield, Office of Research Services, University of New Brunswick; Larissa Rose, St. Thomas University intern ...
Pay equity adjustments to be implemented
The provincial government has approved the implementation of pay equity adjustments for employees in three groups represented by the New Brunswick Union. From left: Peggy Firlotte, representing medical science professionals; Lisa Watters, representing specialized health care professionals; Moncton East MLA Monique LeBlanc; Finance Minister Cathy Rogers; Susie Proulx-Daigle, union president; and Anick Turner, representing professional support workers in schools.
New Brunswick Family Plan report on advancing women’s equality
The provincial government has released a report on advancing women’s equality stemming from the stakeholder engagement process to develop the New Brunswick Family Plan. From left: Rina Arseneault, assistant director, Muriel McQueen Ferguson Centre; Beth Lyons, executive director, New Brunswick Women's Council; Finance Minister Cathy Rogers; Jewell Mitchell, executive director, YWCA Moncton; Robert Burroughs, executive director, New Brunswick Student Alliance; ...
May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, is encouraging New Brunswickers to seek opportunities for awareness and education during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. From left: Jennifer Richard, director of community development at the Fredericton Sexual Assault Centre; Gallant; and Lorraine Whalley, executive director of the centre.
Government hosts gender equality Economic Opportunities Summit
An Economic Opportunities Summit on gender equality at work was held on Monday. Premier Brian Gallant participated.