Originally posted by the Cape Breton Post.
SYDNEY, N.S.
Representatives of the Association of Cities of Vietnam are in the Sydney area visiting and touring with local organizations.
The Vietnamese group is in Cape Breton until Tuesday on a capacity-building technical mission as part of the Partners for Municipal Innovation — Local Economic Development project, an initiative of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Global Affairs Canada. They are hosted by the Cape Breton Partnership.
Among the stops being made by the visiting Vietnamese delegates is a tour of the Membertou Heritage Park, a five-acre site offering a living history of the people of Membertou and an indoor exhibit and program area that offer visitors a full immersion into an ancient culture.
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Cape Breton, NS – Hosted by the Cape Breton Partnership, representatives of the Association of Cities of Vietnam (ACVN) will be in the Sydney area on June 6, visiting and touring with local organizations. The ACVN is in Cape Breton from June 5 to 12 on a capacity-building technical mission as part of the Partners for Municipal Innovation – Local Economic Development (PMI-LED) project, an initiative of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Global Affairs Canada.
The visiting Vietnamese delegates will attend a tour of the Membertou Heritage Park, a five-acre site offering a living history of the people of Membertou and an indoor exhibit and program area that offer visitors a full immersion into an ancient culture. General Manager Jeff Ward will lead the group on an in-depth tour of the park, opening its doors to share and experience the Mi’kmaq culture.
“As a community, Membertou has been welcoming visitors from across the world for many years,” says Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation. “We are looking forward to hosting the delegation from Vietnam and having the opportunity to share the traditions of the Mi’kmaq. It is our hope that they will take away a piece of our community when they leave and find meaningful opportunities while visiting with us.”
The group’s schedule also includes a luncheon at Flavor on The Water with Board members, investors, and staff of the Cape Breton Partnership as well as staff and members of council from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The day will be topped off with a stop-in at the Cape Breton University campus. The visiting delegates will be greeted by Dr. Dale Keefe, Vice President, Academic & Provost, and will take part in a tour of the campus before being hosted by University officials and students for a formal dinner.
“As Cape Breton Island’s largest post-secondary institution with strong international relationships, we felt it important to introduce the ACVN to Cape Breton University, its campus, and its officials,” says Carla Arsenault, President & CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “Cape Breton Island is an active participant in the global market and, as the Island’s private sector led economic development organization, the Cape Breton Partnership is proud to lead the way in making these connections with our partners both locally and globally.”
The technical mission in Cape Breton will see delegates attending capacity-building workshops and presentations hosted by various organizations and subject-matter experts across Cape Breton Island. The eight-day tour will also give participants an opportunity to learn about Cape Breton’s unique industries, as well as its diverse needs and opportunities across each municipality. For more information on the project, please visit https://capebretonpartnership.com/initiatives/pmiled/.
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Carla Arsenault, President & CEO
Cape Breton Partnership
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902-577-2455
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SYDNEY, NS, June 1, 2018 /CNW/ – The Government is committed to advancing gender equality and creating more opportunities for women in all aspects of Canadian life. By investing in projects that improve women’s economic security, we are helping to ensure that women, their families and communities can prosper.
Women continue to be disproportionately affected by economic insecurity. In 2015, women in Canada earned just 87 cents for every dollar earned by men. They are also much more likely to work on a part-time basis, making up 76% of all part-time workers, with 25% of women reporting childcare responsibilities as their reason for working part-time.
On behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, the Honourable Mark Eyking, Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria and Chair of the Standing Committee on International Trade, today announced Government of Canada funding for a project that will increase women’s economic security in Cape Breton.
The Cape Breton Partnership will receive $297,700 in funding for their project, “Addressing Barriers to Successful Entrepreneurship for Women in Cape Breton”. This project will help more women achieve economic security through entrepreneurship by increasing their access to support services, programs and networks. Through this project, Cape Breton Partnership will create a community of practice for women entrepreneurs, analyze the existing support system using a gender lens, conduct consultations and focus groups, and develop a gender equity action plan, among other activities.
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Originally posted and published by the Cape Breton Post.
SYDNEY, N.S. — The federal government is providing the Cape Breton Partnership with $297,700 for a project addressing barriers to women’s entrepreneurship.
Sydney-Victoria MP Mark Eyking made the announcement in Sydney on Friday on behalf of Maryam Monsef, minister of Status of Women.
In 2015, women in Canada earned 87 cents for every dollar earned by men. They are also more likely to work on a part-time basis, making up 76 per cent of all part-time workers, with 25 per cent of women reporting childcare responsibilities as their reason for working part time.