Women’s social and economic opportunity
Ontario is helping women across the province thrive everywhere – at home, at work, and in their communities.
Ontario is removing barriers so more women can excel as entrepreneurs, in business, leadership roles, skilled trades and in sectors where the need is greatest.
The contribution of women is critical to our province at every level – whether serving as high-profile executives, running their own businesses, working in the skilled trades, or supporting vital sectors such as nursing, early childhood education, or personal support work.
Ontario is increasing women’s participation in the workforce by:
- making workplaces safer for women
- supporting affordable childcare options
- offering targeted employment, skills development, and training opportunities
- providing programs that help all women overcome barriers and achieve financial independence – including Indigenous and racialized women, new Canadians, and people with disabilities.
Blog
About 11 years after leaving the shelter, I felt a deep calling to do something meaningful with my healing journey.
Charlize Theron shares how her mother killed her abusive father in self-defence—a powerful reminder that intimate partner violence can impact anyone.
My justice no longer appears in the form of punishment or apologies - it looks like peace when I wake up in the morning.
SAFE and partners meet Ontario Minister Charmaine Williams
SAFE Partners with Achēv to Support Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
SL Hunter Speechworks sponsors targeted speech and language therapy to SAFE
I refuse to let the sadness and trauma of the past consume me today. My goal is to help every mother know that there is always hope on the other side of the threshold.
With all the hardship WhiteEagle has endured in her life she has committed herself to healing. She connects with her ancestral bloodline and uses her gifts to connect with spirit and provides healing not only for herself but others.
SAFE is bringing lived experience, peer support, and advocacy to Achēv’s Stronger Together program—helping survivors of gender-based violence find connection, resources, and hope.
Discover how peer support rooted in lived experience helps survivors of gender-based violence heal and lead change across Halton, Hamilton, and the GTA.
