In The Spotlight
New skills for Aboriginal women
Ontario's Women in Skilled Trades and Information Technology (WIST/IT) Training program is helping Aboriginal women develop their skills for jobs in information technology.
Backgrounder: Trades and Technology Training For Women
Sexual Violence Action Plan (SVAP) Consultation Process (Message from the Minister)
The government has commenced consultations to support the development of a Sexual Violence Action Plan for Ontario. Everyone is welcome to provide written input.
Minister Broten welcomed her colleagues from across Canada to Toronto to discuss issues of concern to women across the country.
Minister Laurel Broten Welcomes Teens From Around The World
Minister Laurel Broten meets with the delegates of the G(irls) 20 Summit at their inaugural meeting on June 17, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario.
New legislation helps protect women
Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace) goes into effect June 15.
Find out more information about women’s rights in the workplace.
Are You in Danger?
Call 911 or your local police immediately.
Learn about the warning signs and what you can do to help
In Crisis?
Call the Assaulted Women's Helpline
1-866-863-0511
(Toll Free)
1-866-863-7868 (TTY)
416-863-0511 (Toronto)
YOUth Space
Inspiration to help today’s young women succeed.
For Organizations
The OWD works with community organizations to ensure services that meet the diverse needs of Ontario women.
Meet Minister Laurel Broten
