Eliminating barriers to gender equality
Creating equal opportunity for all British Columbians regardless of their gender.
Gender equity in B.C.
Empowering all people in B.C.
As we work to remove barriers, we can also help level the playing field with more opportunities for training, good jobs and inspiring new leaders.
Ending gender based violence
Supporting survivors in regions throughout B.C.
What is gender equity?
Gender equity is about removing barriers that stop people from reaching their full potential. Too often, women and gender diverse people experience unfairness. This is especially true when they also struggle with injustices like poverty, racism, ableism, transphobia and/or homophobia.
When all British Columbians – regardless of their gender, race, class, sexual orientation or ability – can reach their full potential, our communities and economy are stronger, better places for everyone.
Gender Equity Office
What does the Gender Equity Office do?
The Gender Equity Office (GEO) was established in the Ministry of Finance in 2018 and supports the Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity to advance these key priorities:
- Closing the gender pay gap by continuing to implement pay transparency legislation and leading public reporting.
- Collaborating with partners to implement government’s action plan to address gender-based violence in B.C., prioritizing the needs and experiences of those directly affected.
- Collaborating with the Ministers of Housing and Municipal Affairs, and the Attorney General, to expand accessible transition housing for women leaving violence and ensure the justice system supports survivors effectively.
The Gender Equity Office also leads cross-ministry coordination of Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) to ensure that GBA+ is incorporated into cross-ministry policies, programs, and approaches and supports the Parliamentary Secretary in her role as B.C.’s representative at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial forum of Ministers responsible for the Status of Women.
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Ending gender based violence
The safety and well-being of all people depend on us taking action to help end gender-based violence and make our province safer.
Pay transparency in B.C.
B.C. is committed to closing the gender pay gap and removing barriers that stop British Columbians from reaching their full potential.
Building an inclusive B.C.
Everyone has equal access to opportunities and services that are inclusive and respectful of all genders and sexual orientations.
Resources
Gender equity means all people are treated fairly and have the same opportunities.
International women's day
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Parliamentary Secretary
Media Contact
Joanne Whittier
Joanne.Whittier@gov.bc.ca
250 893-5650
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