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Improved METRAC's Legal Information Website

METRAC launched their upgraded website, the Ontario Women’s Justice Network (OWJN), with legal information for women affected by violence. The website now has a new look and additional features.

The OWJN was developed to help survivors of violence and their supporters better understand the legal rights and options available to women in Ontario. The website offers accessible legal information in a way that reflects the diverse experiences and realities of women.

New Initiatives to Provide Women and Girls with Equal Access to Programs, Training and Coaching

Ontario is increasing opportunities for women and girls in sport with several new initiatives that provide equal access to programs, training and coaching.

Canada Announces Support for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

To mark International Women’s Day, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced today an investment of $650 million over three years in funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Women Earned $0.87 for Every Dollar Earned by Men in 2015

Statistics Canada has released today "Women and paid work," a chapter of Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report. Primarily using data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), and focusing on people aged 25 to 54, this chapter provides a comprehensive overview of women's labour market experiences in comparison to those of men, and explores how they have evolved over time.

Free and Affordable March Break Activities in Toronto

The City of Toronto offers free and affordable activities for Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17, the March Break for elementary and high school students in the City of Toronto.

25 Per Cent Reduction in Electricity Bills

Ontario is lowering electricity bills by 25 per cent on average for all residential customers as part of a significant system restructuring that aims to address long-standing policy challenges and ensure greater fairness.

2016-2017 Update: It’s Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment

Today the government of Ontario has released the annual update to the three-year action plan to stop sexual violence and harassment.

Anonymous Alerts Anti-bullying Reporting App

Starting Wednesday, about 30,000 teenagers at the Toronto's Catholic school board's 32 high schools can use a smartphone app to report bullying, cyberbullying, threats, concerns about a classmate's self-harming behaviour or other safety issues. There is no requirement for them to identify themselves.

Durham First in Canada to Launch Online Social Housing System

Durham Region has rolled out the country's first online system to fill social housing vacancies. It was developed for people on the rent-geared-to-income wait list. It aims to give applicants more control over when and where they want to move, because they can apply for multiple properties whenever they are ready.

Free Tax Clinics and Financial Coaching

Ontario is investing in programs that help people who are living on low incomes access resources to improve their financial security.