Women’s rights: we still have far to go
OTTAWA—After hockey the other night, one of my fellow old-timers complained about the demand for gender equality on boards of directors. He pointed out his organization is composed of engineers, and given directors are normally fairly senior people, they would have to be drawn from people who graduated a few decades ago. However, he noted […]
Clement’s lack of judgment? More like a self-indulgent recklessness
Re: “Clement has a tough road to redemption, say strategists,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 14, p. 1). This headline might as well read, “Clement pulled a Letterman and some think he can return to the fold.” David Letterman came clean on the air as part of his monologue well before the #MeToo movement and by […]
A pink wave in Canada? Progress tends to be incremental, but ‘many young women are mobilizing’ for next election, say female politicians
The U.S. midterms saw an unprecedented number of women successfully seek office in a race that captivated many Canadians’ attention, raising questions of whether that enthusiasm will spill over and spur a “pink wave” when Canadians return to the polls in 2019. In a series of historic firsts, the U.S. will send the country’s first […]
After Democrats’ House victory, here on Parliament Hill, MPs express enthusiasm over ‘pushback’ to Trumpism
PARLIAMENT HILL—The day after Democrats dealt a political blow to the Trump presidency by re-taking the United States’ House of Representatives from the Republicans, here on Parliament Hill, some MPs expressed enthusiasm over the result, with one parliamentarian describing it as a “pushback” to the president’s style of politics. While a few MPs who spoke […]
Senators to trim Nov. 20 sitting to attend anti-harassment training
Senators will begin mandatory anti-harassment training this month, as work continues to refresh the Upper Chamber’s harassment policy. On Nov. 1, the Senate approved cutting short its Nov. 20 sitting so that Senators could attend a training session in the late afternoon. At least one more workshop will be held on Nov 27, using the […]
‘We still have work to do,’ says Senate sponsor of new anti-harassment law protecting Hill staff
The “heat’s turned up” on the need for education and prevention of workplace harassment now that a government bill extending Canada Labour Code procedures and protection to Parliament Hill employees has become law, says the bill’s Senate sponsor. Bill C-65, which received royal assent on Oct. 25, changes the Canada Labour Code to add sexual […]
Anti-harassment bill passes: a first step, but an essential one
Harassment and violence have no place at work or anywhere else. People have been coming forward to share their experiences inspired by the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, and the high-profile cases involving well-known public figures have helped those affected by these pervasive behaviours bring their stories forward to be heard. But no one is […]
Liberals’ anti-racism strategy in need of systemic reboot
Oh, to be a fly on the wall of the conversation that must have occurred between Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the Prime Minister’s Office last week. Mr. Rodriguez, who was named to cabinet in the July 18 shuffle to take over the heritage and multiculturalism files from the poor-performing Mélanie Joly, stuck his foot […]
Time for global collaboration to address sexual, reproductive health and rights
Parliamentarians from more than 150 nations are gathering in Ottawa this week to tackle one of the most serious challenges facing humanity. At the International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Program of Action, or IPCI, a forum for all global regions, political leaders will work towards collective action on issues related to population […]
More than 150 international parliamentarians to meet in Ottawa to defend sexual, reproductive health, rights
Sexual and reproductive health and rights aren’t controversial, they’re essential and life saving. Rights and health services related to gender, sexuality, and reproduction support each person’s ability to make decisions about their own bodies (like if and when to have children), help build a culture of consent that protects personal safety and support the end of gender-based […]
