Category: International Women’s Day

Barbara Kay: Government Cutbacks at Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal Means Real Victims of Discrimination Are Re-Victimized

November 22, 2022
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Commentary Tribunal Watch Ontario monitors and provides information, viewpoints, and recommendations about the state of the adjudicative tribunal system in Ontario. In November 2020, Tribunal Watch issued a sternly worded statement of concern regarding the Ford government’s policy of “stripping tribunals of experienced and trained adjudicators, and underfunding operations,” causing escalating delays. The Human Rights…

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Morrison Government Pours $30 Million in Future Women Leadership Grant

March 8, 2022
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The Morrison Government has launched a $20.35 million fund under the Women’s Leadership and Development Program (WLDP) on International Women’s Day. The Lead and Succeed grant will support projects that aim to deal with the “structural and systemic” problems that can hinder women’s employment and progression into leadership, and that foster an environment for women…

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International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021
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Commentary March 8 marks International Women’s Day, when we celebrate the great achievements made by women and girls around the world and reflect upon the many challenges that still remain. Throughout history, we have learned that nations and societies flourish when women are fully empowered and achieve greater success. The United States is no exception….

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