Gender Parity

• Women achieving parity at entry level jobs, but are not being promoted: study

  A study released by consulting firm McKinsey and Co. on Tuesday shows that women are closer to gender parity in entry-level positions, but progress is stagnant at senior levels.

  Canada

  Mar 8
  
• Gender parity expected in new Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative cabinet

  The Progressive Conservative leader has said he will be looking to reach gender parity when he names his cabinet.

  Politics

  Aug 30, 2021
  
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• Dalhousie student Sierra Sparks awarded a 2021 Rhodes Scholarship

  Sierra Sparks became Dalhousie University’s 92nd Rhodes Scholar after winning the prestigious award last weekend.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
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• Patty Cuttell confirmed as councillor of Halifax’s District 11 after judicial recount

  Cuttell is one of eight women elected to HRM council that achieved gender parity this year for the first time.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2020
• Swearing-in for Halifax Regional Municipality councillor delayed due to vote recount

  Patty Cuttell said in a release she was told the judicial recount would take place Nov. 2, after the swearing-in ceremony.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2020
• Cape Breton elects Amanda McDougall as its first female mayor

  Amanda McDougall beat out two-term incumbent Cecil Clarke by nearly 4,000 votes to become the mayor of the Cape Breton municipality.

  Oct 19, 2020
• Gender parity top-of-mind following N.S. municipal elections

  "We need people at the decision-making table to reflect our communities. I think it's great," says expert.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2020
• A Saskatchewan NDP cabinet would have an equal number of men and women, party says

  The Saskatchewan NDP commemorated Persons Day in Canada by pledging to have a gender-parity cabinet should they form government.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2020
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• Blaine Higgs sets record for most women in N.B. cabinet despite missing gender parity target

  MLA Jake Stewart has been dropped from his position as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs despite a campaign from the Wolastoqey First Nation for him to remain in the post. 

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2020
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• New Brunswick Greens the only party to promise gender-balanced slate of candidates

  With a snap election called by PC Leader Blaine Higgs, parties are scrambling to find candidates before the Aug. 28 deadline.

  Politics

  Aug 21, 2020