When women are left behind, economies fail everyone.

Our MIssion

The Women's Economic Council advances women-centred community economic development by connecting community knowledge, frontline leadership, and public policy to build resilient, inclusive economies where all women—especially those facing systemic barriers shaped by poverty, race, gender, disability, and immigration status—can thrive and lead change.

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advocacy

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community building ⦁ research ⦁ advocacy ⦁

The Women’s Economic Council is making changes through research, advocacy, and community building centring the women facing the sharpest barriers.

Advocacy.

WEC brings that evidence to decision-makers. From federal budget consultations to local policy tables, we make the case for structural change.

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research.

WEC produces evidence that makes the invisible visible: documenting the economic realities of women whose experiences are routinely missing from policy conversations.

community building.

WEC connects women, organizations, and allies doing this work across Canada, so that local wins can become national momentum.

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20+ years of advocacy

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20+ years of advocacy ⦁ pan canadian ⦁

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Let’s build something together

We partner with organizations that share our commitment to economic justice, whether that means co-designing research, joining an advocacy coalition, or co-delivering programs in your community.

If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

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