MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Prime Minister of Canada – in French
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Gender Equality Week:
“Today begins theGender Equality Week in Canada. This week celebrates the resilience and remarkable achievements of women and gender diverse communities across the country. It reaffirms our belief that a better world is one with fewer barriers and equal opportunities.
“Gender equality should not be controversial – it is good social policy and sound economic policy. Actions to promote gender equality help create jobs, strengthen our economy and make Canada more equitable for everyone. That is the theme this year: “Unleashing Potential: Economic Power Through Gender Equality.”
“Gender equality is at the heart of everything we do. The federal government is investing in a $10-a-day child care program across the country and helping more women enter the workforce. For parents, especially mothers, this child care allows them to start a family while developing their careers. Through our program, families across the country are saving up to $14,300 per child each year. We are also holding provinces and territories accountable for creating the child care spaces they promised to create. And since we launched it in 2016, the Canada Child Benefit, with its monthly payments, has helped families and lifted hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.
“We are also making medications and contraception free, so that women are free to decide whether, when and how they want to start a family. This measure covers birth control pills as well as IUDs, implants and the morning-after pill. With this coverage, women will benefit from greater choice and, most importantly, more affordable options that will help them make decisions about their bodies, their health and their future.
“Furthermore, we are implementing theFederal 2SLGBTQI Action Plan to address the inequalities faced by 2SLGBTQI Canadians. As part of theNational Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, we are addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and strengthening supports for victims, survivors and their families. And with an advocate like Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, we are ensuring that the interests and voices of women and gender-diverse Canadians are represented at the highest levels of government in the country.
“Through hisFeminist International Aid Policy, Canada continues to be a strong advocate for gender equality on the international stage. In this regard, it has recently invested in the elimination of gender-based violence, including in theUnited Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, which supported more than 160,000 women and girls last year alone.
“The success of Canadians is our priority. That’s why we work to remove the barriers they face. This Gender Equality Week, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made to date and renew our commitment to building a world where everyone has a fair chance to succeed.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.