{"id":89865,"date":"2025-10-30T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/we-bc.ca\/?p=89865"},"modified":"2025-10-29T22:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T05:21:46","slug":"media-release-webc-applauds-federal-investment-to-advance-womens-economic-security-and-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.we-bc.ca\/en\/media-release-webc-applauds-federal-investment-to-advance-womens-economic-security-and-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"[MEDIA RELEASE] WeBC Applauds Federal Investment to Advance Women\u2019s Economic Security and Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October 30, 2025 <\/strong>\u2014 WeBC celebrates the federal government\u2019s announcement of over half a billion dollars in Budget 2025 to support women, gender-diverse Canadians, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This significant investment marks a step toward building a more inclusive and resilient economy, recognizing that Canada\u2019s strength lies in the full and equal participation of everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are especially encouraged by the $382.5 million commitment over five years, beginning in 2026-27, with $76.5 million in ongoing funding, to revitalize and stabilize efforts to advance women\u2019s equality. This includes targeted support through the Women\u2019s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund, which will improve economic security and expand leadership pathways for women and girls across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We commend the Government of Canada for recognizing that the strongest economy in the G7 must include everyone. These investments will help dismantle barriers and ensure that women and gender-diverse Canadians have the opportunities to thrive, unlocking their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy investing in women\u2019s economic security and leadership, the government is unlocking the full potential of our country,\u201d said Shauna Harper, CEO of WeBC. \u201cSystemic barriers to accessing capital continue to limit women-owned businesses. This funding is a vital step toward removing those barriers and unleashing Canada\u2019s economic strength through inclusive growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stable, predictable funding like this enables multi-year projects and partnerships to continue to drive systemic change by reforming institutional policies and practices that disadvantage women and gender-diverse people. It also strengthens Canada\u2019s economy by fostering inclusive growth that fuels entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation, making our country more resilient and competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-finance\/news\/2025\/10\/minister-champagne-announces-funding-to-advance-equality-and-build-safer-more-inclusive-communities-across-canada.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the full government news release<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About WeBC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1995, WeBC has helped women business owners start, grow, and lead enterprises that fuel innovation, create jobs, and strengthen communities. 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