Canadian Centre for Women's Empowerment-CCFWE

Canadian Centre for Women's Empowerment-CCFWE We educate, advocate the development of new innovative approaches to end economic violence.

As Canada prepares for FIFA 2026, CCFWE is calling for economic safety to be part of public safety.Major events bring jo...
06/12/2026

As Canada prepares for FIFA 2026, CCFWE is calling for economic safety to be part of public safety.

Major events bring jobs, visitors, business opportunities, and excitement. But they can also create hidden risks for women, youth, newcomers, workers, and vulnerable communities.

Fake jobs. Fake housing. Fake tickets. Fake contracts. Document abuse. Romance scams. Transportation scams. Financial fraud. Forced labour. Economic control.

These are not small issues. They are financial crime and economic abuse.

No one should be pressured to hand over a passport, share banking information, sign quickly, pay upfront, or work without clear terms.

Real opportunity should never come with fear, pressure, or control.

CCFWE believes a safe FIFA 2026 must protect people, not just stadiums.

Economic safety is public safety.

Visit Women's Shelters Canada "Make a Game Plan" campaign for safety planning tips and support resources: https://endvaw.ca/make-a-game-plan/

Find support across Canada here: https://ccfwe.org/find-help-across-canada/

Learn more about fraud and what to do if you have experienced it:https://ccfwe.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fraud-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Our National Economic Justice Banking Taskforce is holding its second meeting of 2026 today, bringing together experts f...
06/12/2026

Our National Economic Justice Banking Taskforce is holding its second meeting of 2026 today, bringing together experts from Canada’s major banks, credit bureaus, regulators, financial advisors, academic institution, lenders, and key partners, including Canada’s investment and securities regulators.

Six years ago, this taskforce was created to identify the critical gaps in banking policy, financial products, and services that continue to harm survivors of economic abuse and people facing financial vulnerability.
What began as a conversation about hidden harm has become a national movement for accountability, safety, and economic justice.
We are deeply grateful to every past and current member of financial institution across Canada who has contributed their expertise, leadership, and commitment to this work. Together, we have helped shift the conversation, influence policy, and open doors that once felt closed in the banking sectors.
The work is not over, but today we honour how far we have come. Thank you all members!

We’re hiring! CCFWE is looking for a Policy Advisor to help drive systems change on economic abuse and women’s economic ...
06/04/2026

We’re hiring! CCFWE is looking for a Policy Advisor to help drive systems change on economic abuse and women’s economic empowerment across Canada.

Remote (Canada) | Contract

Deadline: June 10, 2026

Learn more & apply: ccfwe.org/job-opportunities/

CCFWE’s Policy Lab recently submitted recommendations to Canada’s National Anti-Fraud Strategy, and we’re calling for a ...
06/03/2026

CCFWE’s Policy Lab recently submitted recommendations to Canada’s National Anti-Fraud Strategy, and we’re calling for a framework that reflects survivors’ realities.
Economic abuse and fraud are deeply connected. Yet the current proposed framework lacks a gender-based violence lens. To best protect and support all people in Canada, the framework needs to consider the realities of survivors.

Our submission calls for:

Inclusion of GBV and social services sectors in the Framework
Survivor-led, trauma-informed anti-fraud training for all organizations
Protections to prevent misuse of fraud reporting systems against survivors
Accessible, barrier-free reporting systems for all Canadians
Read the full submission:https://ccfwe.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/National-Anti-Fraud-Strategy-Submission-CCFWE.pdf

See more of our policy recommendations: https://ccfwe.org/policy-recommendations/

CCFWE is proud to join the 2026 Canadian Finance Summit and Toronto Tech Week, bringing together 800+ C-level and V-leve...
05/29/2026

CCFWE is proud to join the 2026 Canadian Finance Summit and Toronto Tech Week, bringing together 800+ C-level and V-level executives from across Canada’s finance, fintech, and banking sectors.

It was wonderful to connect with Excutive leaders from our fintech and banking community, including the Canadian Bankers Association, ,

As fraud, scams,become more sophisticated, AI can help detect risks faster, connect warning signs, identify emerging patterns, and strengthen prevention efforts across the financial sector.

For CCFWE, innovation must also mean protection, especially for vulnerable populations who are disproportionately impacted by fraud and financial harm.

A sincere thank you to the Canadian Lenders Association for inviting and supporting CCFWE. We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to build a safer and more inclusive financial system for all Canadians.

Have you experienced financial control or economic abuse? You are not alone.Reclaim & Rise is a free, virtual, and confi...
05/13/2026

Have you experienced financial control or economic abuse? You are not alone.

Reclaim & Rise is a free, virtual, and confidential financial empowerment program for refugee survivors of domestic abuse. By joining, you will:

· Gain essential financial skills
· Learn how to rebuild and grow your finances
· Connect with a supportive community

Open to refugee survivors residing in Ontario.

Spring registrations are now open. Program begins end of May.

Register today: https://forms.gle/TjRFHzXHBq49WugN6
Learn more: https://ccfwe.org/immigrants-and-refugees/

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Today, we celebrate the strength, care, and courage of mothers and mother figures in all their forms. 💜We especially rec...
05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, care, and courage of mothers and mother figures in all their forms. 💜

We especially recognize those navigating hardship, rebuilding after violence, supporting their families through uncertainty, and working toward safety, stability, and financial independence for themselves and their children.

Wishing comfort, appreciation, and moments of joy to all mothers today and every day.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Looking for space to rebuild your relationship with money?Economic abuse can affect your confidence, access, and financi...
05/07/2026

Looking for space to rebuild your relationship with money?

Economic abuse can affect your confidence, access, and financial independence in ways that aren't always easy to name. Healing takes time and you deserve financial freedom.

Reclaim & Rise is a free, virtual, and confidential financial empowerment program for refugee survivors of domestic abuse. In this program you will:

· Gain essential financial skills
· Learn how to rebuild and grow your finances
· Connect with a supportive community

Spring registrations are now open. Program begins end of May.

Register today: https://forms.gle/TjRFHzXHBq49WugN6
Learn more: https://ccfwe.org/immigrants-and-refugees/

Open to refugee survivors residing in Ontario.

Yesterday, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario - FSRA announced the appointment of Meseret Haileyesus...
05/05/2026

Yesterday, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario - FSRA announced the appointment of Meseret Haileyesus to its Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP).

The CAP helps ensure consumer perspectives are considered in shaping policies and initiatives that affect Ontarians.

Meseret brings considerable experience, leadership, and a strong commitment to consumer protection, economic security, and vulnerable consumers. Through this role, she will bring valuable insight on coerced debt, fraud, scams, financial harm, and inclusive consumer protection.

About FSRA:

FSRA is an independent regulatory agency that protects consumers and pension plan beneficiaries across Ontario.

It plays a critical role in building a safe and trusted financial system by:
• Promoting high standards of business conduct
• Protecting consumers and pension beneficiaries
• Encouraging innovation in financial services
• Responding quickly to market changes
• Strengthening public confidence
• Promoting transparency and accountability
• Deterring fraud and deceptive practices

Learn more: https://www.fsrao.ca/

Meet the SpeakersMeseret Haileyesus, Executive Director and Founder, Canadian Center for Women’s EmpowermentMeseret (Mes...
04/23/2026

Meet the Speakers

Meseret Haileyesus, Executive Director and Founder, Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment

Meseret (Mesi) Haileyesus is a social entrepreneur, multi-award-winning economic security and justice futurist, and the first Canadian to bring economic abuse into public policy discourse at the national level. As Founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Women's Empowerment and co-founder of the International Coalition Against Economic Abuse, her 24+ years of work has shaped legislation, federal budgets, and systemic reform across Canada and internationally — including contributing to Federal Budget 2025 and Canada's first national Code of Conduct for financial institutions addressing economic abuse.

She has testified before Parliament, the Senate, the House of Commons, and provincial legislatures, and presented to the UN, World Bank, EU, and IMF. Recognized with more than 25 awards — including the 2025 Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, Google Canada's CWE Entrepreneur Award, and features in Forbes — she is widely known for translating complex structural challenges into clear, decision-ready insights, and for founding Canada's National Economic Abuse Awareness Day, an initiative that has since expanded to the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Promise or Problem: AI’s Role in Fraud and Economic Empowerment
When: Wednesday, April 29th, 1-2:30 pm EST
Where: Virtual, Zoom

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SG7alZyJT7S9Z_ejZ7BDWA

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