The Canadian Minister of Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Announces an Investment of $ 700,000 for Crisis Hotlines in Nova Scotia.
In a statement, Minister Marci Ien claimed that hotlines provide access to crucial resources and serve as a lifeline for women fleeing domestic violence.
OTTAWA SAYS THE FUNDING IS TARGEDED AT EXPLANDING THE SERVICES AT EXISTING HOTLINES IN NOVA SCOTIA.
IEN MADE THE DECLARATION AT THE HALIFAX CENTER LIBRARY WITH KARLA MACFARLAN, NOVA SCOTIA’S MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NOVA SCOTIA ADVISORY ASSOCIIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN.
OTTAWA ALSO HIGHLIGHTED ITS INVESTMENT IN THE PRIORIOUSLY ANNOUNDED GUYSWORK PILOT PROJECT, WHICH OFFERS SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMMMMM FOR BOYS IN NOVA SCOTIA ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE PRESSURES
To roll out the programme in more Nova Scotia schools and to expand it to other atlantic provinces, Nova Scotia and Ottawa are each investing $ 525,000 in Guyswork.
The Canadian Press first published this article on November 10, 2022.
Ottawa Contributes $ 700,000 to the Crisis Hotlines in Nova Scotia
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