The Women’s Advocacy Council’s long-term vision is to eliminate the gender gap in public and private spheres.

Our Goal

To advocate for advancement, increase opportunities, equality and freedoms for all women and girls through social movement, awareness and democratic activism. To lead initiatives to close the gender gaps of women and girls in the Barrie and surrounding areas. The Council will advocate for measurable, sustainable and positive changes in the status of women in Ontario.

Teresa MacLennan

Executive Director

Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie

Sarah Cunningham

Project Coordinator

Women’s Advocacy Council

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Sara Tuck

Georgian College

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Shelly Skinner

Founder

Uplift Black 

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Isabelle Desfossés

Le Centre Colibri, Centre des femmes francophones du Comté de Simcoe

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Charlene Scime

Principal

Simcoe County District School Board

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Kellie Leeder

Women’s Health Coordinator

Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services

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Tami Tarini

Director of Service Excellence and Innovation

Independent Living Services of Simcoe County and Area

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Ann-Marie Kungl

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Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Vice Provost for Indigenous Initiatives

Lakehead University

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Latest Announcements About Criminal Proceedings in the Ontario Court of Justice(Updated July 15, 2021)Update (July 15, 2021): S. 810 Peace Bond ApplicationsEffective July 19, 2021 the Ontario Court of Justice will resume accepting applications for s. 810 Criminal Code peace bonds province-wide. If you wish to apply for a s. 810 peace bond, instead of attending a courthouse, you should contact your local courthouse using the contact information on the Contacts and Courthouse Info page of this website. The court has established a new remote application process so that you may not be required to attend in person to start a peace bond application. Prior to contacting the courthouse please review the Guide for Applying for a Peace Bond and the Peace Bond Application form. The Guide may answer many questions that you may have. Please note that the courthouse staff and Justices of the Peace/Judges cannot provide you with legal advice. If you wish to obtain legal advice please contact a lawyer.ow.ly/Vl0y50FFmId ... See MoreSee Less

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COVID-19 Notices and Information Message from Chief Justice Maisonneuve The Ontario Court of Justice provides essential justice services to the public and remains open during these difficult times. Following the government’s April 7, 2021 declaration of a state of emergency and issuance of a stay-...

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4 days ago

The Women's Advocacy Council wants to Eradicate the buying and selling of children in Canada! Joanne Bullock, Executive Board member of Business and Professional Women of Barrie supports Project Maple Leaf. Help us end children whom are being trafficked here in Canada. #EradicateChallenge#courageforfreedom#projectmapleleaf#endchildtrafficking#ProtectChildren ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

The Women's Advocacy Council wants to Eradicate the buying and selling of children in Canada! Sarah Cunningham, Women's Advocacy Council Coordinator supports Project Maple Leaf. #EradicateChallenge #courageforfreedom #projectmapleleaf #endchildtrafficking #ProtectChildren #stopexploitationofchildren #stopexploitationofwomen #endhumantrafficing ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

The Women’s Advocacy Council is inviting you to take part in the development of our Gender Base Analysis for the Women's Advocacy Council, funded by the Women and Gender Equity of Canada. The Purpose of this project and survey is to gain a deeper understanding to help us develop resources, programs, services and tool kits in the area of Leadership and Democratic participation for those living in Simcoe County and the Tri Council of First Nation of Rama, Georgian and Beausoleil First Nation. You can access the survey here:www.surveymonkey.com/r/TYFWJCLThank you, Merci et Miigwech for your participation and support! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Canadian Femicide Observatory of Justice and Accountability just released their mid-year report on #femicide in Canada. From Jan 1-June 30th 92 women and girls have been killed by violence in the country, with a continued overrespresentation of Indigenous women and girls.This isn't just numbers. These are people's loved ones.Infographic and Research by Canadian Femicide Observatory of Justice and Accountability.#ENDviolence #supportvawshelters #MMIWGActionNow ... See MoreSee Less

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