Plastic army women coming in 2020 thanks to girl who asked: Why not?
After more than 80 years, plastic army men are getting some reinforcements with the introduction of female toy soldiers. Continue reading
Gender Equality
Girl Guides in B.C. now earn equal number of high school credits as Cadets and Scouts
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The change came thanks to a question from a 12-year-old member on Vancouver Island. Continue reading
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Lethbridge organization receives $1.68M to help women pursue careers in male-dominated professions
Women looking to make their mark in certain professional fields in southern Alberta are getting more than $1.6 million to help, thanks to new funding received by Economic Development Lethbridge’s Tecconnect. Continue reading
B.C. family says cadet grooming policy discriminates against boys
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
For boys, joining cadets means keeping their hair short. It’s a dress code that is being questioned by a Shuswap family. Continue reading
Canada commits $300M to launch new global Equality Fund for women’s rights
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This investment makes Canada the number one investor in women’s rights organizations at home and around the world,” said Minister Maryam Monsef. Continue reading
Liberals achieve gender parity in new appointments, but minorities left out: docs
Documents from the Privy Council Office obtained through the access-to-information law, show that as of last year, 55.5 per cent of appointees to federal agencies, boards and organizations were women, slightly above their proportion in the Canadian population. Continue reading
Woman walks over 400 kilometres from Barrie to Ottawa to support gender equality
Zarmina Nekzai, 58, arrived in Ottawa Sunday after walking from her home in Barrie for 13 days to support gender equality. Continue reading
New UN campaign seeks to bring younger generation into fight for gender equality
The U.N. women’s agency launched a campaign Monday to bring a young generation of women and men into the campaign for gender equality. Continue reading
Peterborough groups among 6 Ontario women’s organizations to receive $1.6M in federal funding
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough and Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes are among the recipients of the federal funding. Continue reading
Questions raised about Canada’s embrace of female leaders after Notley is turfed from office in Alberta
The gradual disappearance of women from the ranks of Canada’s premiers raises questions about society’s willingness to embrace true equality, former female leaders and political pundits said Wednesday. Continue reading