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Workplace Equity - Resources for Women

Status of Women Canada (SWC)Government of Canada site
Status of Women Canada (SWC) is the federal government department which promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of the country.

Canadian Women's Internet DirectoryWorld Wide Web site
The Canadian Women's Internet Directory is an initiative of Womenspace Association. It is designed to link users with Canadian women's equality resources online.

Businesswomen in TradeGovernment of Canada site
Businesswomen in Trade is a bilingual site produced by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), geared towards female entrepreneurs leading small and medium sized enterprises. As a "Gateway to success in the export marketplace", the site provides access to essential tools, opportunities, an Export Library, networking links, news, and press releases. The "Networking" links section includes connections to businesswomen's organizations in Canada such as the Canadian Women's Business Network, national and international associations and sources in English and French as well as general business and trade sites.

Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST)World Wide Web site
This site provides information for women interested in scientific, technological and engineering careers as well as for employers and others in how to promote and support such activities.

Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of WomenWorld Wide Web site
The Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women is a national, not-for-profit organization committed to advancing women's equality through research. Founded in 1976, CRIAW is a bilingual, membership-based organization which bridges the gap between the community and academe, and between research and action.

The National Action Committee on the Status of WomenWorld Wide Web site
The National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC) is the largest feminist organization in Canada.

Canadian Government Information on the Internet (CGII): Women - Federal InformationGovernment of Canada site
As part of its services Communications Canada provides a listing of Canadian Government Information on the Internet. This particular address provides an inventory of federal information related to "women".

Managing for Business SuccessGovernment of Canada site
Management challenges often need to be resolved quickly. This site from Industry Canada provides practical links and references to web sites that offer owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses a path to insights and information that can help resolve a management challenge without spending too much time searching for information. .