Canadian government must support women’s rights organizations in these troubled times
In the wake of the U.S. election, when hope seems very dim for those committed to women’s rights and gender justice, we can be inspired by women’s rights organizations worldwide that continue to secure justice and build peace despite huge obstacles. The government of Canada has noticed that these organizations can be key drivers in […]
Jansen’s experience of harassment is unfortunately not unique
OTTAWA—This past week, Sandra Jansen stood in the Alberta legislature and recounted some of the awful and misogynistic commentary being thrust her way in recent weeks. As is well known by now, Jansen courageously called out some members of her own party, among others, for their sexist bullying and harassment as she prepared for a […]
Duplication of Trump’s success unlikely in Canada, though ‘political campaign rulebook changing radically’
Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States is bound to affect how politics is done in Canada, though experts say there are characteristics about Canada that make it less likely a candidate like Mr. Trump could be as successful here. John Duffy, founder of public affairs and communications firm StrategyCorp, who was an […]
House more diverse, but still has a long way to go
As The Hill Times reports in this week’s issue, this is one of the most diverse House of Commons in Canadian history, but it still has a long way to go to reflect Canada’s diverse population. More work must be done to elect more women, more indigenous peoples, more visible minorities, and more people with diverse educational and […]
‘We live in a globalized world,’ House most ethnically diverse in Canadian history, but still has long way to go: research
PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s the most ethnically diverse House of Commons in Canadian history, but it still has a long way to go. The House is still mostly white, male, and English-speaking, according to a study conducted by Kai Chan, who released his data to The Hill Times, and most MPs are married, 30 per cent are bilingual, 13 […]
We’re all losers in the wake of senseless act of political vandalism that was the U.S. election
OTTAWA—Nearly half of United States Republicans believe Barack Obama was secretly born outside the United States, making him ineligible to be president, and the man who launched his political career promoting that lie is now poised to take over the White House. There’s your shorthand answer as to what happened on Nov. 8. Rural white […]
Women in Canada watched U.S. election aghast
OTTAWA—It’s a girl! These were the words for the balloons that were supposed to be released at Hillary Clinton’s victory party, celebrating the election of the first female president of the United States. This anticipated milestone—more than 230 years in the making—followed centuries of women’s activism, decades of smaller but significant breakthroughs, many millions of […]
Sexism rears ugly head in Canadian politics again
OTTAWA—As the Trump campaign has descended to new lows that even the most cynical politicians could not have anticipated, we are having our own mini-dramas here in Canada. Thankfully, no one has been called a “nasty woman,” but perhaps that would have been the better of the options. Donald Trump’s now trademark defensive comment has […]
Female farmers face climate change risks
Trenia Arana had been farming seven acres of land in central Nicaragua. But after years of severe drought, crop failures and growing debt, she finally decided to take up a job as a housekeeper last year. With her husband working in neighbouring Costa Rica, Trenia’s 11-year-old son must now tend to the family gardens before […]
Raitt an appealing candidate for Conservative leader
Lisa Raitt has not yet officially entered the Conservative leadership race, but it all but seems inevitable that she will. She has the most appealing human narrative of all the putative and actual contenders for this job. While her lack of French is a major vulnerability for her candidacy, the rest of her composite sketch […]
