Gender Equality

• Montreal demonstrators go topless in fight for gender equality

  Alice Lacroix organized Sunday's topless protest. It was in response to the treatment of a Quebec City woman who was sun tanning topless.

  Canada

  Jun 19
  
• Long road ahead for gender equality in Greater Montreal: report

  A new study highlights the various issues women in the Greater Montreal area face. The report looked at women of all backgrounds.

  Canada

  Jun 9
  
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• Canada’s upcoming spending review won’t slash social programs, feds say

  Gender-equality advocates want to make sure the upcoming federal spending review is done with women and marginalized people in mind.

  Economy

  Apr 23
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• Manitoba Moose initiate job-shadowing program for women

  Six women got the chance to job shadow behind-the-scenes at the Manitoba Moose's March 12th game against the Belleville Senators at Canada Life Centre.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• New Brunswick celebrates International Women’s Day with VIVE Awards

  Five people were given minister's awards as part of the second annual VIVE Awards to celebrate those who are making progress for women and gender equality.

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Understanding root cause of gender-based violence starts with men, minister says

  The minister says her department will continue to conduct research on gender-based violence so that they understand the issue, identify gaps and find areas of improvement.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2021
• Action not education is the focus of London Community Foundation’s 2021 Vital Signs Report

  The 2021 Vital Signs Report looked at six key issues: housing security, racial equality, gender equality, well-being, food security and education amid the ongoing COVID pandemic.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
• Niagara Catholic District School Board to fly Pride flag in June

  Two of Niagara’s public school boards will fly flags in recognition of Pride festivities in June.

  Education

  May 27, 2021
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• Soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Biden push for ‘Equal Pay’ amid COVID-19

  Wednesday is Equal Pay Day, which marks how much longer into a new year U.S. women on average must work to earn what the average man earned the previous year.

  World

  Mar 24, 2021
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• Calls to end gender-based violence, increase resources on International Women’s Day

  "There's a shame that comes with being a victim. And to get into the healing process is also to stop being ashamed of what has happened, and to turn the light on the predators."

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2021