Feminism

• Carney says Canada drops talk of ‘feminist foreign policy’ but upholds values

  Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants Canada to uphold values on the world stage including combatting violence against women, but says it doesn't have a feminist foreign policy.

  Nov 23
  
• Almost a year post-Roe, Canada must do more on ‘backsliding’ risk: report

  A foreign affairs committee of MPs heard from more than 20 witnesses regarding women's rights, pored over briefs from nine individuals and organizations before issuing its report.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2023
  
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• Hundreds gather for breakfast in support of London Abused Women’s Centre

  Proceeds from the annual breakfast fundraiser go toward front-line services line-services for abused, trafficked and harassed women and girls.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2023
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• 10 stigmas women still face every day

  Gender equality has come a long way, and yet half of the planet’s population still faces outdated taboos every single day.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 7, 2022
• ‘It’s too much’: Madame Premier clothing company up for sale

  The owner of a popular Calgary clothing store that promotes equality in politics has decided to step aside, citing her own mental health.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2022
• Manitoba marking International day of the girl

  Manitoba is marking the International Day of the Girl by highlighting the roles girls play as powerful voices for change.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
• Kingston non-profit holds event to promote female entrepreneurs

  Created by All Women Entrepreneurship Circuit, the event has one very simple goal: 'promote all the amazing things that these women do in our community.'

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2022
• Canada bans more than 10K Iran Revolutionary Guard members from entering country

  On Monday, Ottawa sanctioned nine entities and 25 individuals in response to crackdowns in Iran, including senior Iranian officials and members of the IRGC.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2022
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• Queen Elizabeth II ‘normalized’ women as world leaders: experts

  Queen Elizabeth didn't make bold proclamations about the rights of women but rather it was in her small, everyday deeds that she advanced the feminist cause, experts say.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 16, 2022
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• Calgary club helps cultivate girl power in skateboarding scene

  Women are helping usher in a revival in a male-dominated sport. A Calgary club dedicated to that inclusivity has helped foster the rise of the skater girl.

  Features

  Aug 26, 2022