Unlocking women’s potential is Canada’s economic advantage
The work continues beyond International Women’s Day. Canada cannot build the strongest economy in the G7 if half our talent is underutilized.
In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential
Women peacebuilders support communities affected by conflict and ecological disasters, are on the frontlines of protecting human rights, and are vital to the development of sustainable local economies.
‘It’s not my bill, it’s our bill’: Senator Henkel and 50 advocacy groups push for law calling for women’s health framework
After her two daughters’ health issues were nearly misdiagnosed, Sen. Danièle Henkel decided to focus on women’s health in the Upper Chamber. The result is Bill S-243, the National Framework for Women’s Health in Canada Act, which is now at second reading in the Senate.
Liberals hope ‘national unity’ council quells divisions after scrapping Islamophobia and antisemitism envoys
Having Muslim and Jewish communities ‘at the same table’ will help unify Canadians in the ‘fight to put an end to all types of hate’ without leaving anyone behind, says Liberal MP Salma Zahid.
The politicking of identity has always been a nation-building project
Reinforcing Canada’s national identity as white, male, and British—even if it includes historical lies—is a projection of one of this country’s main characteristics: insecurity.
Celebrating Black Canadian trailblazers who’ve played a critical role in public life
From former senators Anne Cools and Donald Oliver to current social justice advocates like Nicholas Marcus Thompson, we must recognize those who are breaking down barriers.
Here’s how Parliament can tackle the rise in anti-feminist ideology
Require parties to run equal numbers of men and women, including in winnable ridings. Those that fail to comply forfeit their right to compete. Period.
Pierre Poilievre came to Calgary and Canadians should be paying attention
The direction affirmed by the Conservative Party under Leader Pierre Poilievre is one in which policies deny lived experience, erase identity, and frame the existence of some Canadians as a threat.
The Conservatives’ other favourite boogeyman makes a comeback
The Tory leader’s convention speech included a nod to ending diversity, equity, and inclusion. Let’s unpack the idea of merit.
Governments can do more to fight against Islamophobia
Canadian Muslims are wondering why their rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are not protected from discriminatory laws, when the courts recognize killers’ rights under the Charter.
