by Rosalind Gunn | Jan 26, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog, YWCA Ontario
Below is a submission provided to the Ontario Government by the YWCA Ontario coalition as part of the province’s 2026 budget consultations. Read the PDF version here. Introduction YWCA Ontario is a coalition of 10 YWCAs across the province, from Niagara Region...
by Britteny Blackman | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog
This season, we experienced the holidays for the very first time in our Women’s Emergency Homeless Shelter, providing a variety of celebrations and moments of connection for residents and clients. Among the joy, this time of year can also trigger deep feelings of...
by Rosalind Gunn | Dec 3, 2025 | Blog, YWCA Ontario
PDF Version of this submission here. Addressing the Gendered Impacts of Poverty – YWCA Ontario’s Recommendations for Ontario’s Next Poverty Reduction Strategy Executive Summary As a coalition of multiservice nonprofit organizations serving women, girls, and...
by Rosalind Gunn | Dec 3, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog, YWCA Ontario
PDF version here YWCA Ontario Submission to the Ministry of Education Regarding Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 138/15 under the Child Care and Early Years Act Date: November 21, 2025 Subject: Strong Endorsement of the Proposed Exemption of the Canada...
by Rosalind Gunn | Nov 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog, YWCA Ontario
Find a PDF of the letter here. November 18, 2025 The Honourable Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative BuildingQueen’s ParkToronto, ON M7A 1A1 By email: premier@ontario.ca RE: Bill 60 will erode tenant protections and increase housing instability in Ontario Dear...
by Britteny Blackman | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog
Rebuilding one’s life doesn’t happen alone. For many women and gender-diverse individuals, finding stability after experiencing isolation, poverty, or violence takes more than a single opportunity; it takes a community. That’s the power of Small Steps to Success, YWCA...
