Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Canada is enhancing opportunities for newcomer women to secure employment by providing essential support and services. This initiative aims to showcase their skills and experiences as they integrate into Canadian society.<\/p>\n June 6, 2019\u2014Toronto, ON\u2014<\/strong> Canada is dedicated to easing the job search for newcomer women through targeted support. This effort focuses on overcoming barriers like discrimination, unstable employment, and lack of childcare and support networks.<\/p>\n Recognizing these hurdles, the government has chosen 22 organizations that understand the unique challenges faced by visible minority newcomer women. Over two years, these organizations will:<\/p>\n The Government’s commitment to the equal participation of all women is vital for Canada’s economic growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n \u201cVisible minority newcomer women face more challenges than any other group to enter the workforce. This isn\u2019t just about getting women jobs; it\u2019s also about providing a sense of dignity and belonging. Canada\u2019s gender equality is for all women, not just for some.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cVisible minority newcomer women face many intersecting barriers when trying to find a job. If we want to advance gender equality, we need to acknowledge that they exist and actively work to dismantle them. Everyone deserves to be able to develop their skills and find a good job so that they can take care of themselves and their family. By supporting the organizations taking part in this pilot project, we can better ensure that all women have an equal opportunity at success.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Contacts Only<\/strong><\/p>\n Mathieu Genest<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Visible minority newcomer women often face compounded barriers such as discrimination and employment challenges, making targeted support essential for their economic integration.<\/p>\n The projects aim to innovate employment strategies, increase digital literacy, and strengthen support organizations, ultimately enhancing job access for these women.<\/p>\n The 22 organizations will spearhead projects that address employment challenges, providing tailored solutions to help women find and succeed in jobs.<\/p>\n Take the next step in understanding immigration policies and support systems: Read our immigration guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Canada is making it easier for newcomer women to find a job by providing the support and services they need to succeed. This will help these women highlight their talents and experiences as they settle in Canada. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}News Release Overview<\/h2>\n
Initiatives for Supporting Newcomer Women<\/h2>\n
Facilitating Success for Newcomer Women<\/h3>\n
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Government Statements<\/h2>\n
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Key Facts<\/h2>\n
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Related Information<\/h2>\n
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Additional Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064<\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs About Supporting Newcomer Women<\/h2>\n
Why focus on visible minority newcomer women?<\/h3>\n
How will these initiatives improve employment opportunities?<\/h3>\n
What is the role of selected organizations?<\/h3>\n