Mr. Speaker, in recognition of International Women's Day, I joined SAVIS and Halton Women's Place to honour the strength, resilience and contribution of women in my riding of Oakville West and across Canada.
The role women have played in our Canadian story has always been one of strengthening our communities, driving innovation and shaping a more inclusive future. A key pillar of that is women's economic participation. That is why our government is investing, through the women's program and WAGE, to support projects that break down barriers to women's economic equality. Since 2018, the program has invested over $266 million in more than 700 completed projects across the country. These investments have supported over 400,000 participants, while strengthening and creating over 4,500 partnerships between community organizations, employers and service providers.
I am proud to be a part of a government that recognizes and supports women's success, economic opportunities, growth, participation and equality. When women succeed, everyone benefits.