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The latest news regarding women's interests and issues, including women’s health, equality in the workplace, safety, and education. Find stories on women’s achievement awards and scholarships for girls, along with entrepreneurial and mentoring programs for women in business. Learn about initiatives to reduce poverty and empower women in the developing world. Also included are releases regarding women’s sports, engagements and weddings, fertility, childbirth, adoption and family issues.

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Nov 05, 2024, 18:45 ET VersaFi Reveals 2024 Leadership Award Winners, Spotlighting Individuals and Firms Driving Change in the Financial Sector

TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - VersaFi is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 VersaFi Leadership Awards, recognizing exceptional individuals and ...

Nov 05, 2024, 08:00 ET Federation of Medical Women of Canada: Celebrating 100 years and a new president-elect

EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - On September 27, 2024, the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) celebrated its 100th anniversary and...

Nov 04, 2024, 14:51 ET VersaFi Receives Women and Gender Equality Canada Grant to Tackle Underrepresentation of BIPOC Women and Gender-Diverse Professionals in Finance

TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2024 /CNW/ - VersaFi is proud to announce the launch of an essential research project, one of the largest federally-funded studies...

Nov 04, 2024, 08:30 ET Federal funding to help increase opportunities for women and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada

TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Women continue to face persistent pay equity challenges, underrepresentation in high-paying jobs, a disproportionate...

Nov 01, 2024, 14:57 ET Minister Valdez wraps up activities to celebrate Small Business Month and highlights government supports for entrepreneurs

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, celebrated Small Business Month (SBM) by meeting with...

Nov 01, 2024, 09:05 ET Robert Half Honoured by Forbes for Empowering Women in the Workplace

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has been named one of Forbes' World's Top Companies...

Nov 01, 2024, 08:00 ET Christiane Ayotte, the first woman to receive the highest distinction of Ordre des chimistes du Québec

Retired INRS professor named member of Société honorifique des Compagnons de Lavoisier LAVAL, QC, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - A leading figure in the fight...

Nov 01, 2024, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Government of Canada to announce support to increase opportunities for women and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada/

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament...

Nov 01, 2024, 06:18 ET The Week in Canadian Press Releases: 10 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - With thousands of press releases...

Nov 01, 2024, 03:00 ET British Columbia's First-Ever Menopause Study Uncovers Critical Challenges for Midlife Women

A groundbreaking study on midlife women in British Columbia reveals the significant health, work, and care challenges posed by menopause, offering...

Nov 01, 2024, 00:00 ET "Because of My Age" An Estée Lauder Canada Campaign Celebrating Women's Achievements and Beauty!

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Estée Lauder Canada is proud to announce the launch of its latest campaign, #BecauseOfMyAge, which celebrates the...

Oct 31, 2024, 12:00 ET CIBC's Jaimie Lickers Named One of WXN's Top 100 Most Powerful Women

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2024 /CNW/ - CIBC is proud to announce that Jaimie Lickers, Senior Vice President of Indigenous Markets, has been named one of...

Oct 31, 2024, 08:00 ET Applications Open Tomorrow for Sixth Edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Eight scholarships will be awarded to young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers Four aspiring...

Oct 30, 2024, 16:18 ET Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Responds to the Special Interlocutor's Final Report on Residential School Gravesites

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, Canada's Independent Special Interlocutor on residential school gravesites, Kimberly Murray, reported ...

Oct 30, 2024, 15:34 ET Media advisory - Government of Canada to announce support to increase opportunities for women and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament...

Oct 30, 2024, 15:32 ET Supriya James, Senior Vice President, named one of Canada's 100 most powerful women

EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - CWB is thrilled to congratulate Supriya James, Senior Vice President, Human Resources for receiving the honour of ...

Oct 30, 2024, 13:03 ET A passion for purpose: Sun Life's Marie-Chantal Côté named among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Dynamic and inspiring, Sun Life's Marie-Chantal Côté, Senior Vice-President, Group Benefits, Sun Life, has been named...

Oct 30, 2024, 12:33 ET Alberta-based companies show consistent representation of women on boards in 10th annual review

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), in conjunction with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), today...

Oct 30, 2024, 12:10 ET Skip Unveils First-Ever Winners of the Food Industry Award

Inaugural Award for WXN's Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 Honours Female Visionaries Transforming Canada's Food Industry TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024...

Oct 30, 2024, 12:00 ET Meet Canada's Boldest Women: WXN Names 2024 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - WXN (Women's Executive Network) and its partners proudly announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Canada's Most...

Oct 30, 2024, 11:00 ET Canadian securities regulators announce results of 10th annual review of representation of women on boards and in executive officer positions in Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Participating Canadian securities regulators today published the results of their 10th consecutive annual review of...

Oct 29, 2024, 16:00 ET OpenText Recognized as One of the World's Top Companies for Women by Forbes for the Second Consecutive Year

OpenTextTM (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced it has been named one of the World's Top Companies for Women 2024 by Forbes. The list, which...

Oct 29, 2024, 13:04 ET SOGC Welcomes Proposal to Improve Transparency in Women's Health Counselling

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) welcomes the proposed new federal government...

Oct 29, 2024, 10:00 ET LILYSILK Continues Partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

LILYSILK, the world's leading silk brand with a mission to inspire people to live better, sustainable lives, proudly continues its collaboration with ...

Oct 29, 2024, 08:00 ET New Report Highlights Employers' Role in Meeting Women's Menopause, Fertility and Postpartum Health Care Needs

C$ unless otherwise stated TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945 TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Manulife Canada, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Canada...

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