Contribution: Women's Program
Sisters in the Brotherhood
$663,021.00
Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building
FY 2024-25 · 2024-07-29
Summary
Through this 26-month project, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB) will build its capacity to advance gender equality throughout the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (UBC) in Canada. It will address the barriers faced by women in the construction industry including lack of representation, access to mentorship and a broader network of tradeswomen, access to adapted childcare, and addressing barriers relating to harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. It will also strengthen SIB's capacity to engage with women in the construction and drive systemic change within the UBC.
This project will include strategic partnership development based on a needs assessment, the formation of new SIB committees from coast to coast to coast, as well as the strengthening of existing ones. It will also enhance the sisters’ network, notably by increasing the capacity of the SIB committees to host events and build networks. In addition, it will develop an advocacy strategy on childcare, and a data collection and analysis strategy. Lastly, it will enhance UBC's recording, reporting and response to incidents of harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. All the activities will be conducted with a GBA+ lens.
The first supplemental funds will be used to cover expenses for a dedicated support person to maintain administrative tasks. This will aid in streamlining operations, allowing for enhanced outreach and improved project efficiency.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIBCAP) will continue to grow capacity throughout the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (UBC) in Canada by hosting meetings and trainings, attending conferences related to issues faced by women in construction, enhancing its resource bank, promoting engagement through targeted communications, completing a new round of childcare and harassment surveys, and convening its SME groups to validate findings and inform recommendations. Through this, they will further advance gender equality.
Department
Program
Women's Program
Recipient
Location
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-25 | $456,801.00 |
| 1 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-25 | $563,319.00 |
| 2 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-25 | $538,854.00 |
| 3 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-25 | $663,021.00 |
As published
Additional Information
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Additional Information (French)
Augmentation de la valeur de l'accord, changement de la date de fin
Agreement End Date
2026-09-30
Agreement Number
WP240035
Agreement Start Date
2024-07-29
Agreement Title
Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building
Agreement Title (French)
Renforcement des capacités des soeurs de la Fraternité
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$663,021.00
Amendment Date
2026-04-16
Amendment Number
3
Description
Through this 26-month project, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB) will build its capacity to advance gender equality throughout the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (UBC) in Canada. It will address the barriers faced by women in the construction industry including lack of representation, access to mentorship and a broader network of tradeswomen, access to adapted childcare, and addressing barriers relating to harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. It will also strengthen SIB's capacity to engage with women in the construction and drive systemic change within the UBC.
This project will include strategic partnership development based on a needs assessment, the formation of new SIB committees from coast to coast to coast, as well as the strengthening of existing ones. It will also enhance the sisters’ network, notably by increasing the capacity of the SIB committees to host events and build networks. In addition, it will develop an advocacy strategy on childcare, and a data collection and analysis strategy. Lastly, it will enhance UBC's recording, reporting and response to incidents of harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. All the activities will be conducted with a GBA+ lens.
The first supplemental funds will be used to cover expenses for a dedicated support person to maintain administrative tasks. This will aid in streamlining operations, allowing for enhanced outreach and improved project efficiency.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIBCAP) will continue to grow capacity throughout the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (UBC) in Canada by hosting meetings and trainings, attending conferences related to issues faced by women in construction, enhancing its resource bank, promoting engagement through targeted communications, completing a new round of childcare and harassment surveys, and convening its SME groups to validate findings and inform recommendations. Through this, they will further advance gender equality.
Description (French)
Grâce à ce projet de 26 mois, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB) renforcera sa capacité à faire progresser l'égalité des sexes au sein de la Fraternité unie des charpentiers et menuisiers (FUCM) au Canada. Il s'attaquera aux obstacles rencontrés par les femmes dans le secteur de la construction, notamment le manque de représentation, l'accès au mentorat et à un réseau plus large de femmes de métier, l'accès à des services adaptés de garde d'enfants et l'élimination des obstacles liés au harcèlement, au harcèlement sexuel et à la discrimination. Il renforcera également la capacité de la SIB à s'engager auprès des femmes dans le secteur de la construction et à induire un changement systémique au sein de l'UBC.
Ce projet comprendra le développement de partenariats stratégiques sur la base d'une évaluation des besoins, la formation de nouveaux comités SIB d'un océan à l'autre, ainsi que le renforcement des comités existants. Il renforcera également le réseau des sœurs, notamment en augmentant la capacité des comités SIB à organiser des événements et à créer des réseaux. De plus, il permettra d'élaborer une stratégie de plaidoyer sur la garde d'enfants, ainsi qu'une stratégie de collecte et d'analyse des données. Enfin, il améliorera la documentation, le signalement et la réponse de l'UBC aux incidents de harcèlement, de harcèlement sexuel et de discrimination. Toutes les activités seront menées dans l'optique de l'ACS+.
Les premiers fonds supplémentaires seront utilisés pour couvrir les honoraires d'une personne dédiée à maintenir les tâches administratives. Cela aidera à optimiser les opérations, permettant ainsi une meilleure portée et une amélioration de l'efficacité du projet.
Grâce aux fonds supplémentaires et à la prolongation accordés début 2026, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIBCAP) continuera à renforcer ses capacités au sein de la Fraternité unie des charpentiers et menuisiers (FUCM) au Canada en organisant des réunions et des formations, en participant à des conférences sur les enjeux auxquels sont confrontées les femmes dans le secteur de la construction, en enrichissant sa banque de ressources, en favorisant la mobilisation au moyen de communications ciblées, en menant une nouvelle série d’enquêtes sur la garde d’enfants et le harcèlement, et en réunissant ses groupes d’experts pour valider les résultats et formuler des recommandations. Ce faisant, l’organisme contribuera davantage à l’avancement de l’égalité des genres.
Expected Results
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Expected Results (French)
Les femmes et les parties prenantes peuvent obtenir de l’aide pour traiter des enjeux liés à l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes.
Organization Code
wage
Organization
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Program Name
Women's Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de promotions de la femme
Program Purpose
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme de promotion de la femme a pour but de promouvoir l’égalité entre les sexes au Canada et il travaille pour ce faire à réduire ou éliminer les obstacles systémiques qui freinent le progrès des femmes. Le Programme soutient la visée du gouvernement du Canada de promouvoir l’égalité entre les sexes au Canada. Il cadre avec les priorités du gouvernement du Canada en matière de prospérité économique et ses engagements internationaux en matière d’égalité entre les sexes.
Recipient City
Woodbridge
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Sisters in the Brotherhood
Recipient Postal Code
L4L 9T2
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
001-2024-2025-Q2-00134