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    DR. K. KELLIE LEITCH KICKS OFF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S WEEK BY PRAISING CANADA'S WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

    Targeted News Service
    March 2, 2014 Sunday 8:27 PM EST

    TORONTO

    The government of Canada released the following news on behalf of
    Status of Women Canada:

    Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status
    of Women, celebrated the beginning of International Women's Week
    in Toronto today at events with the Red Shawl organization and the
    Armenian Relief Society of Toronto. This year's theme is Strong Women,
    Strong Canada, Canadian Women - Creating Jobs One Business at a Time.

    This theme highlights the important contributions women entrepreneurs
    make to Canada's economic success.

    International Women's Week begins on March 2 and concludes on March
    8 with International Women's Day. Canadians are invited to join
    the Government of Canada in marking this occasion by organizing,
    promoting and participating in events across the country.

    Quick facts

    - According to the Direct Sellers Association, the vast majority of
    independent sales contractors are women (84%) who are attracted to the
    opportunity to work from home, and have more control over their lives.

    - According to BMO Financial Group, women-owned businesses employ
    over 1.5 million Canadians.

    - RBC Economics reports that as of 2011 the contribution of
    majority-owned women's businesses was an estimated $148 billion.

    - Since 2007, the Harper Government has delivered more than $53 million
    through the Women's Program at Status of Women Canada for projects
    that specifically focus on improving women's economic security and
    prosperity, including more than $9 million for projects which address
    women's entrepreneurship.

    - Canada began commemorating International Women's Day on March 8
    following a 1977 United Nations resolution calling on member states
    to proclaim a day for women's rights and international peace.

    Quotes

    "Women entrepreneurs are critical to the growth and competitiveness
    of the Canadian economy. We all benefit when women's businesses
    succeed, creating jobs and prosperity. That's why this year's
    International Women's Week focuses on the valuable contributions of
    women entrepreneurs to the Canadian economy."

    - The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch Minister of Labour and Minister
    of Status of Women

    "International Women's Day provides us a wonderful opportunity not
    only to celebrate the women in our community, but also to rededicate
    ourselves to the goal of inspiring change in their lives. The Red
    Shawl organization believes that when a woman's life is improved,
    families and communities are strengthened. A shawl denotes the passing
    on of a mantle, and the extending of resources to another. It also
    symbolizes our approach of reaching out. By offering solutions, we
    hope to inspire others towards positive change in their lives today,
    and throughout the year."

    - Zari Gill President & Founder, Red Shawl

    "Our A.R.S Roubina Toronto chapter is looking very forward to
    hosting our fifth annual celebration of International Women's Day to
    commemorate the advancement and empowerment of Armenian women, and
    women around the world. The Armenian Relief Society, along with its
    various chapters around the world, strives to promote the educational,
    social, health and welfare of communities, and continues to extend
    humanitarian help to people in distress, Armenian and non-Armenian
    alike."

    - Lena Ohanessian Chair, International Women's Day Committee, A.R.S
    Roubina Chapter

    Additional Links

    - Information about International Women's Week and International
    Women's Day at iwd.gc.ca

    - Information about Status of Women Canada at women.gc.ca

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