Equal Voice launching ambitious national initiative, Daughters of the Vote
It’s clear that for gender parity to be a reality in the lifetimes of these young women, the work must start now.
OTTAWA—This past week, the Trudeau government made headlines for its international engagement, particularly at the United Nations. The media widely reported on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to the United Nations, not just because of Canada’s interest in attaining a security council seat but also because Canada sat down with executive director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to discuss Canada’s support for a global gender equality. Trudeau was also celebrated by Catalyst for his leadership in appointing a gender-balanced cabinet—where he once again demonstrated his comfort in self-identifying as a feminist. It’s something to which Canadians are growing accustomed but it remains a novelty among male leaders the world over. Not surprisingly, it stood out.
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Canada’s upcoming federal election could expose deepening societal rifts and ‘ordered’ populism, says Graves
Though divisive politics has become a regular feature of political culture in Canada, thanks in part to the rhetoric from the country's southern neighbours, some MPs say there's been pushback to that kind of messaging. Conservative premiers on campaign trail give Scheer little boost, say pollsters
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A former CSIS analyst says the RCMP had a ‘strong case’ against journalist Ben Makuch, but the vice-president of the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression says the ruling will ‘hurt the institution of journalism.' Supreme Court nominee to face questions on training for judges, French education rights
Independent Senator Kim Pate, who will be among those in attendance at Nicholas Kasirer's hearing next week, is interested in hearing about his views about how systemic inequality can affect access to justice.NDP loses Supreme Court appeal bid, ending challenge of BOIE’s $4-million repayment order
No doubt adding to the NDP’s financial woes is the fact the application for leave to appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada was dismissed with costs to the House. Conservative MP Gallant calls for review of St. Lawrence water regulation plan and links to flooding, though experts deny connection
Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant also wrote to Jane Corwin, chair on the International Joint Commission, calling for a review of the water regulation plan and to make adjustments accordingly.Majority of Canadians may support TMX, but the project remains an electoral risk for Liberals: pollsters
It’s up to the prime minister to decide if he ‘wants to go into the next election arresting Indigenous communities and leaders,’ says the Squamish Nation council’s Dustin Rivers.
