Marci Ien at the Status of Women Committee

On May 18th, 2023. See this statement in context.

May 18th, 2023 / 4:35 p.m.

Liberal

Marci Ien Liberal Toronto Centre, ON

Thanks so much. Again it's the numbers, and thank you for pointing to them, Leah.

Within WAGE, there are 63 organizations to implement projects designed to prevent and address human trafficking and to support at-risk populations, victims and survivors. There are 63 of them, okay? There are 42 projects, and there is $14 million as part of the human trafficking initiative. Nearly half of them—so 45% of these programs—serve indigenous people.

Now let's turn to where the money is going.

The Women's Centre for Social Justice is receiving up to $550,000. I'm rounding if off—

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