COMMENTARY: Having more women in government makes countries healthier, researchers say
Having more women in government advances population health, two Canadian researchers say. Continue reading
Gender Equality
Next frontier for #MeToo movement is policy, training: ‘That’s not the sexy stuff’
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
A gender equity consultant says not a lot of real progress has been made in the wake of #MeToo. Dr. Cristina Stasia points to the “less sexy” actions around policies and procedures as the next frontier. Continue reading
Terry Crews talks masculinity, accountability in Calgary
“The biggest question that’s happening right now and has taken over in the last year has been: what is being a man about, now?” Continue reading
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
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