Policy System and Change

“We influence policymakers, all level of government, the private sector, business community  and financial institutions to remove structural financial obstacles that impact the economic empowerment of survivors”

WHAT IS ECONOMIC JUSTICE POLICY?

We believe that women’s economic justice is critical to breaking the cycle of poverty and economic inequality. Our goal is to create opportunities for women to succeed regardless of sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, or genetic information. Our main principles of economic justice policy include universal basic income, income equality by gender and race, and equal opportunity for employment and credit.


Our policy influencing  approach is informed by lived experiences of survivors, particularly in the Black, People of Color, Indigenous, immigrants, senior citizens, newcomers communities as well as evidence-based practices which form an essential resource to inform and develop better policies and recommendations.


We collaborate with  with coalitions of women’s community organizations, financial institutions, Credit unions, banks, utility companies, essential service providers, telecommunication companies, industry regulators, ombudsman services, local and national governments, the criminal justice system (police, prosecutors, and the judiciary system), the family justice system, consumer lawyers as well as researchers and academics to influence government and industry responses to the financial impact of domestic and family violence.

Did you read our National Provincial Territorial Policy Score Map?

In 2023, CCFWE conducted the fist National Provincial Territorial Policy Score Map and beyond that contributed to economic justice and security. We’ve identified key areas that can enhance economic justice policy and women economic security efforts across the Province. Learn more here.

Our current priorities includes:

We apply a holistic, community approach to influence government and industry responses to the financial impact of domestic and family violence.

Local Government

Industry Regulators

Financial Institutions

Utility Companies

Family Lawyers

Justice System

Telecomm Services

Academia

National Government

Become a changemaker

We are committed to developing a robust network of change with various stakeholders including policymakers, organizations, institutions, social services, and professionals from the financial, legal, telecommunication, and energy sectors, committed to ending Gender-Based Violence.

We welcome collaborations on identifying best practices on addressing Economic Abuse and fostering discussions and reflections on the gaps within the current practices and inefficiencies that survivors of Economic Abuse are currently facing in the private sector.
CCFWE will host a series of consultations with survivors, service providers, private stakeholders, and financial institutions to receive feedback on lived experiences, and current practices. Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels
  1. If you are a Gender-Based Violence and financial institutions service provider please contact us, info@ccfwe.org

  2. If you identify as a survivor or someone with lived experience of Gender-Based Violence participate contact us; info@ccfwe.org  If you like to share your story, please click here
  3. Sign our pledge and learn more about Economic Abuse

Get Involved

We invite the public to share their insights on policy issues that impact women’s economic justice. Your perspectives are invaluable as we work towards creating effective and inclusive policies. To contribute your suggestions or share your thoughts on policy matters, please contact us at info@ccfwe.org. We appreciate your engagement in shaping policies that promote economic justice for women.

Watch our past webinars

  1. Watch our CCFWE panel discussion “From Surviving to Thriving: Inclusive Approaches to Ending Economic Abuse” on November 26, 2022, National Economic Abuse Awareness Day
  2. Watch CCFWE’s webinaron “Recognizing & Responding to Economic Abuse”
  3. Watch CCFWE’s webinar on “Economic Abuse: Pathways to Recovery Through Policy”
  4. Watch CCFWE Research Presentation “The Abuse Does Not End When The Relationship Ends”