Peterborough activist Rosemary Ganley to receive YMCA Peace Medal
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Rosemary Ganley recently served on the G7 council on issues of gender equality. Continue reading
Gender Equality
Edmonton group monitoring number of women and men running for Alberta’s next election
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Pushing for parity: An Edmonton group is encouraging more women to put their names on the ballot for Alberta’s 2019 election. Continue reading
Alberta Party votes to disqualify Edmonton candidate over ‘discriminatory views’
The Alberta Party’s provincial board voted to disqualify the party’s candidate Edmonton-Ellerslie on Monday night after “becoming aware today of an event he attended and supported over the weekend.” Continue reading
Calgary students pay tribute to school namesake who fought for women’s rights
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Calgary teens marked national Gender Equality Week with tribute to their school’s namesake. Continue reading
Gender equality in Canada: Progress made, but work still needs to be done
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
Paulette Senior, president and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Network, told the Alberta Morning News that Canada has made some progress, but there’s much more work that needs to be done. Continue reading
Quebec reaches highest percentage of female candidates in history: Elections Quebec
The percentage of women seeking office in Quebec’s fall election has jumped to 40 per cent, the highest in the province’s history. Continue reading
Cannabis production company says it will always employ more women than men
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
The president of an Ontario cannabis company is making headlines for saying she has made a firm commitment to always employ more women than men. Continue reading
Alberta couple turns typical gender roles upside down: ‘It was an incredible learning curve’
An Alberta couple is opening up about what it was like to throw typical gender roles out the window when it came to running their household and raising their children. Continue reading
Rosemary Ganley talks Trump, Trudeau and her experience at G7 Summit
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Writer, educator and community organizer Rosemary Ganley reminisces about her chance to rub elbows with global leaders at the G7 Summit held in Quebec. Continue reading
Liberals considering new ambassador to promote feminism around the world: Global Affairs memos
According to emails, memos and various drafts of option papers obtained by Global News under access to information laws, the federal government is considering creating a new position of ambassador or special envoy to promote feminism around the world. Continue reading
