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11 October 2012 Atlantic provinces launch initiative to keep girls cybersafeMinisters responsible for the Status of Women in the Atlantic provinces launched an initiative focused on preventing cyber-violence against young girls. |
11 October 2012 New Brunswick celebrating first International Day of the GirlToday New Brunswickers can proudly celebrate the first International Day of the Girl. This day was formally established in December 2011 following an international campaign at the United Nations, led by the Government of Canada in partnership with Plan Canada. |
26 September 2012 Women's History MonthThe following statement was issued by Justice Minister and Attorney General Marie-Claude Blais, who is also the minister responsible for the status of women, in recognition of October as Women's History Month: |
14 September 2012 New Brunswick girls encouraged to participate in the International Day of the GirlNew Brunswick will join the United Nations in marking the first International Day of the Girl, Thursday, Oct. 11. |
11 September 2012 Equality profile releasedNew Brunswick women – for the first time – formed half of the working population in the province in 2011, according to a report released today. |
15 June 2012 Scholarships awarded to women and men in non-traditional training programsWage Gap Action Plan scholarships have been awarded to 52 students entering New Brunswick's community colleges or private career colleges, as announced today by Justice Minister and Attorney General Marie-Claude Blais, who is also minister responsible for the Status of Women. |
03 May 2012 Fredericton student named winner of Skills Work! for Women contestKarley Wiggins, a Fredericton High School student, is the winner of the Skills Work! for Women contest to rename ongoing networking dinners that introduce high school girls to female mentors who work in skilled trades and technologies. |
23 April 2012 Wage gap scholarship applications accepted for 2012-13Applications are being accepted until May 31 for the Wage Gap scholarships for 2012-13. The deadline was announced today by Energy Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney, who is also the minister responsible for the status of women. |
06 March 2012 International Women's DayEnvironment Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney, who is also the minister responsible for the status of women, issued this message in recognition of International Women's Day, March 8: |
28 February 2012 Securities Commission launches new personal finance program for womenMarch is Fraud Prevention Month and in recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, the New Brunswick Securities Commission is launching new fraud prevention and personal finance resources for women. |
09 February 2012 Contest launched to find a new name for networking initiativeHigh school students in New Brunswick are invited to participate in a contest to change the name and rebrand the Skills Work! for Women networking dinners. |
06 December 2011 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against WomenEnvironment Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney, who is also minister responsible for the status of women, issued the following message in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: |
28 November 2011 Skills Work for Women networking dinner plannedYoung New Brunswick women are being invited to attend a Skills Work! for Women dinner promoting careers in sectors where women have been traditionally under-represented. |
25 November 2011 Support for housing services for women and children in the Shediac-Cap-Pelé-Beaubassin regionWomen and their children in the Shediac-Cap-Pelé-Beaubassin region who are leaving abusive relationships now have access to second-stage housing and support services thanks to a provincial government initiative. |
21 October 2011 Women's Summit announcedWomen from across the province will gather in Fredericton on Nov. 4 and 5 for the first women's summit in New Brunswick's history. |
03 October 2011 October is Women's History MonthEnvironment Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney, who is also minister responsible for the status of women, issued this message in recognition of October as Women's History Month: |
19 August 2011 Women's Issues Branch issues scholarships to 12 students in greater Saint JohnTwelve students from the Saint John area who will be attending the New Brunswick Community College have been awarded Wage Gap Action Plan scholarships worth about $31,000 by the Women’s Issues Branch. |
07 July 2011 Ministers responsible for the status of women meetFederal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the status of women held their 29th annual meeting in Gatineau, Que., from July 4 to 5. New Brunswick was represented by Pam Lynch, legislative secretary to the minister of the status of women. |
05 July 2011 Scholarships awarded in non-traditional training programsWage Gap Action Plan scholarships have been awarded to 45 students enrolled in one of New Brunswick's community colleges or private colleges. |
23 June 2011 Minister attends national forum on ending violence against Aboriginal womenEnvironment Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney, who is also minister responsible for the Status of Women, joined more than 200 delegates representing the provinces, territories and First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations in Vancouver from June 15 to 17 to attend the Collaboration to End Violence: National Aboriginal Women's Forum. |
14 June 2011 Atlantic Status of Women ministers to develop strategy on impact of social media on young girlsAtlantic ministers responsible for the Status of Women have committed to developing a five-year strategy focusing on promoting education and awareness about the impact of social media on young girls. |
10 May 2011 Investments to be made in services for womenThe provincial government will be making several investments in front-line services for women during this fiscal year. |
13 April 2011 Wage gap scholarship applications acceptedApplications are being accepted until May 31 for Wage Gap Action Plan scholarships. |
31 March 2011 Domestic violence court in Moncton made permanentThe domestic violence court in Moncton has been made permanent after a four-year pilot project. |
14 March 2011 Networking dinners for young women interested in skilled trades and technologiesGirls in grades 9 through 12 are being invited to attend dinners promoting careers in sectors where women have been traditionally under-represented. |