About BPW.H&PE

For more on how we further our aims, read about the Cornerstones established by BPW Canada...(more)

Membership

You belong at BPW.H&PE!  Find out what we can do for you and what you can do for women in our community...(more)

Events & Activities

Join us at our Business Meetings, Fundraisers, and Events, or come along as we support others....(more)

Priority Theme

We understand that good work takes time and focus.  Addressing issues need our undivided attention and relationship building with those who can action change.

Our multi-year priority theme is voted on by the Club - we deliberate and have a healthy debate to ensure the chosen issue is on mandate.  Though there are many areas in which we could achieve our aims, diluting our energies would not achieve the same level of impact.

Charity of Choice

Each year, Business & Professional Women of Hastings & Prince Edward (BPW.H&PE)
selects an area organization working in the area of our priority theme that we wish to highlight.

We look to learn about them, understand their needs and the issues they work to address.
We work to raise awareness of them across our networks.
We seek to advocate for them locally and for the issues they address by way of petitions and resolutions to the right levels of government.
We collaborate with them and support their initiatives.
We raise funds to donate to them.

JUNE IS HERE

In June, Canada recognizes several important dates related to women's issues, including the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (June 19) and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). Additionally, June 20 is World Refugee Day, and June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. 

Check out other Days of Recognition for June
​at the Nova Scotia site: Women's Centres Connect
 The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the world.  Check out the Statistics Canada info at the Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Hub.
Celebrate and support locally - 
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Find Bay of Quinte Pride on FB and on INSTA
Check out the PEC Pride in the Park
or see the Base 31 listings for events in the County

We once again have a Ministry at Government of Canada!

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister - she is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and politician, currently serving in the Cabinet of Canada as Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism). She was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 federal election representing Mississauga—Streetsville as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. She is the first Filipino Canadian woman to be elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada and Cabinet Minister.
Frances McCrae, Deputy Minister - she was appointed as Deputy Minister of Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) effective July 18, 2022. Prior to taking on this role, Frances served as Chief Administrative Officer at the RCMP, appointed in September 2021, where she provided leadership to the overall administration of the organization outside of policing operations. This included providing the Commissioner with advice on administrative policy, strategic direction, and the corporate operations of the RCMP, as well as leadership on key modernization files for the RCMP related to culture and people management in particular. In this capacity, she worked with other deputy ministers in federal partner organizations and departments. Read more...
“Every Canadian deserves the freedom to live a safe and healthy life, regardless of who they are or who they love. On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we reiterate our commitment in working with 2SLGBTQI+ communities to combat the stigma, discrimination, and violence they experience.
This year’s international theme, The power of communities, reflects the strength and resilience within 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Read the complete statement by Minister Rechie Valdez
​on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Special Events

There's a lot on the go, but we'd like to draw your attention to these special events coming up.  For more details, please click on the event title to find out where and when it's being held and how you can register and get tickets:
Have questions? email us:
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[email protected]

EVENT DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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06/01

10:30-12 PM

Croquet on the Lawn

Join us at Macaulay Heritage Park Carriage House, from 10:30 am to noon, on June 1, 2025.
This event is open to all Alternatives For Women and Business and Professional Women friends, members, and associates.
We'll share conversation and light refreshments in the Carriage House. If weather permits, we'll also set up croquet games outside.

Pay what you feel able. ​

Learn more...

06/11

Monthly Business Meeting

Business and Professional Women of Hastings & Prince Edward