A government that reflected women’s preferences would take Ontario in a different direction, if the polls are correct.
A leaked draft decision of the U.S. Supreme Court suggests the iconic Roe v. Wade legislation could be overturned. That would directly impact women’s right to abortion. Democracy could become another casualty.
Having campaigned on a promise to fix Nova Scotia’s health care system, on April 22, 2022, new Premier Tim Houston, released Action for Health: A Strategic Plan for Nova Scotia. Despite its stated objective of establishing an “equitable and respectful health ecosystem”, the plan fails to include a single mention of women, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health.
What the new agreement gets right—and where there's room to go bolder
How the government measures “inclusive trade” may undermine the policy’s feminist goals
Carelessness has led Canada and the world down a dangerous path. Committing to a caring society, one that’s equitable, inclusive, and peaceful, must become our rallying cry
As we head into budget season, the question we should be asking is: recovery for whom?
The pandemic took a precarious situation and made it worse
The big question now for Canada is whether, by design or default, we will revert to the “same old, same old” after the crisis.
Gender equality advocates are under no illusion that there is a fight ahead in communities across the country to realize the tremendous potential of Election 2021.
We dive into what the Conservative Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
We dive into what the NDP has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
The rush back to some semblance of normalcy is understandable, but this sentiment can’t blind us to the work ahead.
For decades, the media has been circling the issue of sexual violence, mirroring society’s discomfort.
A new CCPA report shows that retirement security is colour-coded in Canada
Work and mental health are challenging many mothers
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