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CAWIC

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CAF-FCA funding to help boost women in trades

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) announced a new partnership and  $100,000 in funding from RBC to boost women in trades.
women

Construction Business

New Burnaby housing for women and children

Construction has begun on new housing for women and children in Burnaby, which will include 56 affordable long-term homes.
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Construction Business

CAWIC president earns powerful woman recognition

The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) president Lisa Laronde has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women.
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Canadian Facility Management & Design

New CBTU program aims to increase women apprentices

Canada’s Building Trades Unions have announced the launch of provincial Offices to Advance Women Apprentices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
buildforce

Construction Business

New funding for women in skilled trades

The 2018 federal budget commits funds to inform women about apprenticeship programs, dispense financial grants for training and provide resources as they move into the workforce.
North York Women's Shelter

Canadian Facility Management & Design

North York Women’s Shelter to be rebuilt

The federal and Ontario governments are working together to fund a rebuild of the North York Women’s Shelter, which will receive $8.8 million in funding.
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Nominations open for 2017 WLI Championship Team

The Toronto Urban Land Institute’s Women's Leadership Initiative is currently accepting nominations for its 2017 Championship Team.