Reading Time: 2 minutesDisponible en français. Gender equality means that every person, regardless of their gender identity, has the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities. While in Canada, every individual is equal and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law,… Read More ›
Reading Time: 4 minutesDisponible en français. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on 8 March. The UN Women’s IWD theme for 2021 is “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World.” The theme recognizes the disproportionate effects of… Read More ›
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou may also wish to consult other HillNotes in honour of International Women’s Day Women’s participation in Canadian politics and in the Parliament of Canada is longstanding. Over 100 years ago, women began lobbying to obtain the right to vote… Read More ›