Women's Equality

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08 March 2021

VIVE Award recipients announced

Five women in New Brunswick have been presented with the inaugural Minister's Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE.
05 March 2021

International Women’s Day

Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, released the following statement in recognition of International Women’s Day, March 8.
25 January 2021

Status of women ministers meet, endorse declaration for gender-based violence

Federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for the status of women, including Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, endorsed a declaration for gender-based violence. The ministers held their ...
17 December 2020

Roundtable to address sexual violence on campuses

The provincial government will convene a roundtable to address sexual violence on campuses starting in the new year.
06 December 2020

National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women

Today marks the 31st anniversary of the massacre of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. In lieu of an in-person event this year, a virtual vigil to commemorate ...

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VIVE Awards

Minister’s Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality

Promising Practices: Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence Prevention Programs in Canadian Schools

Determining the effectiveness of a dating violence prevention program for youth is challenging. There are certain measures that can be helpful in ensuring an impactful program.