November 12, 2026
WomanACT welcomes the federal government’s continued investment through Budget 2026 in gender equality, addressing gender-based violence (GBV), and initiatives that support the economic security, participation, and well-being of women, girls, […]
September 30, 2026
WomanACT is deeply concerned by the recent series of assaults on TTC buses in Scarborough and the impact these incidents have on riders’ sense of safety when using public transit. […]
July 31, 2026
WomanACT is heartbroken and outraged by the recent femicides of Navneet Kaur and Thi Nguyen in Toronto. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve these unimaginable losses. We […]
May 27, 2026
WomanACT welcomes the debate on Lydia’s Law at Queen’s Park and urges all members of the Legislature to support it. Lydia’s Law would bring much-needed transparency and accountability to how […]
November 27, 2025
On November 5th, 2025 the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed a motion recognizing intimate partner violence (IPV) as an endemic, an important acknowledgment that IPV is a persistent, long-standing and systemic […]
November 20, 2025
WomanACT welcomes the passage of Budget 2025 and the federal government’s continued commitment to advancing gender equality, safety, and opportunity for women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Canada. We appreciate […]
October 29, 2025
WomanACT welcomes and commends the federal government’s announcement of $660.5 million over five years for the Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) in the proposed Budget 2025. This landmark […]
April 1, 2025
A Joint Statement From The Toronto GBV/IPV Working Group On The Elimination Of The Minister For Women And Gender Equality Canada. Women’s rights and safety are non-negotiable. As professionals working […]
March 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE: TORONTO, ON – On Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, a federal snap election was officially called, with Canadians set to go to the polls on April 28, 2025. Since the […]
March 10, 2025
TORONTO, ON – At WomanACT, we train community, corporate, and government partners on the challenges women and gender-diverse people face in the workplace. A key part of this involves helping participants […]