In the lead-up to the May 29 election, both parties pitch increased funding for women’s shelters and supports
The United Conservative Party is promising to increase support for women’s shelters and sexual assault counselling centres if re-elected on May 29.Tanya Fir, one of the candidates, says a UCP government would increase funding by $20 million over four years.
Earlier in the day, the NDP released a statement that it would also ensure women’s shelters and sexual assault services have the resources needed if the party is elected as government.
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