‘They’re never going to silence me’: Red Chamber marks Pride month with historic number of openly queer Senators
The Upper Chamber has six openly 2SLGBTQIA+ Senators for the first time ever, but they warn that progress is ‘fragile’ and that Canadians must continue ‘to push’ to protect equal rights.
‘Survivors are waiting for it’: Sen. Boyer reintroduces bill to criminalize forced, coerced sterilizations
Boyer says she hopes the Senate’s previous study of her bill tackling forced and coerced sterilizations will speed up its passage in the Upper Chamber the second time around.
Treasury Board reports gains on diversity and equity in public service, but will cuts hamper progress?
As of March 2024, just over 70 per cent of the core public administration belonged to one or more employment equity groups. But as the bureaucracy now begins to shrink for the first time in over 10 years, these groups could be disproportionately impacted.
Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality
The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag
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Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity
Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known problem.
Don’t let the pink-washing win
Corporations hijacked social justice movements to build their social capital, and now they are retreating due to right-wing populism.
Advocates to push accountability for diversity, inclusion after lack of focus in Carney’s cabinet, mandate letter
If the Liberals want to uphold their election promise to protect vulnerable communities, it requires ‘speaking up for us’ and not ceding the public debate to their opponents, says Queer Momentum’s Fae Johnstone.
A new Canadian economy must include everyone
Inclusive economic policies must include programs that support employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women with disabilities.
Women’s safety is economic policy—what our next government must do now
We need a dedicated minister of women and gender equality, and sustained investments to strengthen Canada’s non-profit and social infrastructure.
