Canada's economy is strongest when women can participate fully. Expanding women's leadership, increasing opportunities in non-traditional fields, like STEM and the skilled trades, and helping women navigate and shape an AI-driven economy will help build a stronger and more competitive Canada.
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) announced a call for proposals to support projects that remove barriers and increase access to women's economic and leadership opportunities across Canada.
Women continue to be underrepresented in senior leadership positions and in high-paying, high-growth sectors such as STEM, skilled trades, and emerging industries. As Canada's economy evolves, including through the adoption of artificial intelligence, ensuring women can fully participate is essential to building the strongest economy in the G7.
Through this call for proposals, the federal government is investing $100 million in projects that help women and girls succeed. Funding will support initiatives that expand leadership opportunities, increase women's participation in sectors where they remain underrepresented, and help women develop the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven economy.
The deadline for submitting proposals is September 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific time. Visit Women and Gender Equality Canada's website
