Saudi car dealers gear up for first wave of women drivers
This Sunday, the kingdom will lift the world’s only ban on women driving. Continue reading
Women’s Rights
A century after suffrage, where will the fight for political equality go in the next 100 years?
A century ago, most Canadian women won the right to vote in federal elections and Global News asked female MPs from the three main parties what they hope the next 100 years will bring. Continue reading
Alberta changes abortion clinic bill, conservatives still no shows on votes
The NDP government made more changes to its abortion clinic bill Wednesday while the Opposition United Conservatives continued to register their displeasure by walking out en masse during votes. Continue reading
Alberta UCP leader Jason Kenney says he won’t legislate on abortion
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says he will not legislate on abortion even though party members passed a resolution that advocates on both sides say could do just that. Continue reading
Canadian soccer star Stephanie Labbé can’t play in Premier Development League because she’s a woman
She may be one of the most highly regarded soccer players in Canada but Stephanie Labbé says that despite Calgary Foothills FC saying she was good enough to play on their team, she won’t be allowed to play in their league because she’s a woman. Continue reading
March held in Kingston for International Women’s Day
About a hundred Kingstonians marched from Skeleton Park to City Hall to raise awareness for marginalized women in the community. Continue reading
Shattering Glass: What would Nellie McClung think of women’s rights in 2018?
“I am very hopeful but there’s still a lot of work to be done,” McClung’s great-granddaughter explained. Continue reading
Babies in the House: B.C. to allow infants onto the legislature floor
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The assembly has changed the rules so that children aged from new born to two years old will be able to accompany their parent into the chamber. Continue reading
Canada must do better to close gender gap but it won’t be easy: Bill Morneau
Bill Morneau said the country must do better in closing the gender gap in pay and workforce participation for the health of the economy but acknowledged it won’t be easy. Continue reading
14 factors lead to workplace gender equality — here’s how Canada measures
A new worldwide survey highlights how companies can create a culture where “everyone thrives.” Continue reading
