Overview
- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and WAGE Minister Rechie Valdez announced a $660.5 million, five-year package with $132.1 million ongoing ahead of the Nov. 4 budget tabling, with programs starting in 2026–27.
- $382.5 million over five years, with $76.5 million ongoing, renews the Women’s Program to improve economic security and increase participation in leadership for women and girls.
- $54.6 million over five years, with $10.9 million ongoing, supports 2SLGBTQI+ organizations through the Community Capacity Fund, including $7.5 million over five years ($1.5 million ongoing) for Pride security as event costs rise.
- $223.4 million over five years, with $44.7 million ongoing, strengthens the federal response to gender-based violence by sustaining crisis hotlines, research and the federal GBV Secretariat.
- Funding emphasizes support for underserved groups and continues collaboration with provinces and territories to deliver prevention services and direct supports for survivors.