Advancement of Women's Equality Status of Women Canada seeks to advance the equality of all women. Research proposals dealing with particular groups are also eligible for funding. These bring about opportunities and challenges for women which need to be examined in terms of public policy. Poverty continues to be an ongoing and significant issue confronted by women. Access to the job market can be key to economic independence.
Women continue to earn less than two thirds as much as men.
More research is required to determine how public policy can improve women's access to sustained employment with adequate benefits that will allow them to escape poverty. Policy Research Proposals A substantial body of research already exists on women and paid employment. We invite proposals for projects that examine public policies and programs that can address women's access to and participation in the labour force as a way to alleviate the poverty of women. This can be done at the micro or macro level. The federal government has now concluded Labour Market Development Agreements with most provinces and territories to transfer labour market training policies and programs.