Women's funding not for advocacy.
Representatives of women's groups were told that new federal guidelines guidelines,
n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. for funding will prohibit them from engaging in any advocacy or lobbying activities with federal funds Federal Funds
Funds deposited to regional Federal Reserve Banks by commercial banks, including funds in excess of reserve requirements.
Notes:
These non-interest bearing deposits are lent out at the Fed funds rate to other banks unable to meet overnight reserve . This was stated by Beverly Oda, the Minister Responsible for Status of Women.
Women's organizations This is a list of women's organisations. International
- International Association of Charity - Worldwide Catholic charitable organization for women (founded 1617)
- Relief Society - Worldwide charitable and educational organization of LDS women (founded 1842)
have received federal funds over the years to analyze government policies, develop proposals that reflect the needs of women in their communities, and advocate changes. These activities will be limited by the new guidelines, representatives were told by Minister Oda.
Oda also stated that the federal government has no intention of reversing a 5 million dollar cut to the Status of Women's Council.
The groups represented at this meeting included Canadian Council Canadian Council may refer to:
In aviation: - Canadian Airports Council, the Canadian trade association for Canada's airports
- Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council, a public consultative body involved in creating the Canadian Aviation Regulations
of Muslim Women, Canadian Federation of University Women, Canadian Research Institute of the Advancement of Women, FAFIA FAFIA Forced Away from It All , Federation des femmes du Quebec, National Association of Women and the Law, National Council of Women, and the National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women.
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