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The National Council of Women of Canada encourages
education, empowerment and community involvement. We offer a strong
voice to the Canadian government on issues of concern to all members.
Also the National Council has international links through NCWC membership
in the International
Council of Women and NCWC's accreditation to the Economic
and Social Council of the United Nations. The National Council
of Women of Canada Development Organization raises funds for international
development projects which focuses on women.
There are several ways to for you to become involved in Council
work - joining an existing Council close to where you live, or as
an individual member of NCWC. If there are not sufficient numbers
of members to form a local Council, Study Groups can be formed.
Generally, local Councils and Study Groups focus on local issues
and provincial Councils focus on provincial issues. Both provincial
and local councils carry the same voting strength at National Council
meetings.
There is a Constitution, By-Laws, Standing Rules and a Procedures manual,
which are regularly reviewed and updated. The Board
of Directors are nominated and selected by the grass roots,
and consist of 11 members - President,
Past President, 7 Vice Presidents, and Treasurer.
Conveners of committees are
also nominated and selected from the grass roots. At the present
time there are 16 committees, each with it's own Convener. Examples
of these committees include Ageing, Education, Health and Welfare,
Public Safety, Environment and Youth.
There are also Administrative Committees, such as Archives, Constitution,
Resolutions, and Newsletter, and Special Committees may be set up
at any time according to need. Currently there are Special Committees
for Financial Institutions, and World Trade Treaties as well as
a Policy Advisor.
Another important aspect of Council is the membership of National
Organizations (or Nationally Organized Societies (NOS)). At the
present time there are 27 such members. National Organizations that
include both men and women may join the National Council of Women,
but generally a woman represents that organization on Council.
Our office staff is small and we have been fortunate to have their
support and commitment. The office is located in Ottawa. Click
here to contact us.
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