Although I want to celebrate the “win” for all the women in the RCMP who were treated so badly over so many years, its interesting that there is no HUGE apology from RCMP corporate office for MASSIVE mismanagement of each of the hundreds of complaints when they arose. The cost to the public for this non-action
Canadians pay for RCMP harassment culture now what? Read More »
PRESS RELEASE: VANCOUVER, CANADA, October 6, 2016 – Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD, a gender diversity advisor and former lawyer shines a clear light on why so many people don’t like Hillary Clinton. It has nothing to do with her as a person or even her politics, but rather our entire culture that often sees women as second class
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bell hooks, a famous writer and feminist once described American society as an “imperialist, white, supremacist, capitalist, patriarchy.” It feels about right watching the USA elections.
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Here is the best article so far on why no one should vote for Donald Trump. As journalists they truly know what they are talking about. Thank you.
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Join Dress for Success Thursday, November 3rd as they celebrate amazing leaders in the Vancouver community. Be inspired by four amazing women as they share their success stories and challenges in their lives and careers DATE: Thursday November 3, 2016 TIME: 11-2pm COST: $125. WHERE: Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, 300-999 Canada Place, Vancouver All proceeds are
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According to the Olser website: A recent Bloomberg news piece by Natalie Obiko Pearson reviews the current state of gender diversity on corporate boards in Canada. In the article, Pearson cites research from Catalyst as well as from the Canada chapter of the 30% Club which is about to release a white paper revealing that women
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On Thursday, a huge publicly traded US company (Salesforce) announced that it has hired its first-ever chief equality officer. The new hire, former Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard exec Tony Prophet, will be responsible for leading the company’s equality initiatives, which will focus on gender, LGBTQ, and racial equality. He will report directly to chairman and CEO Marc
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LEAF (Legal Education and Action Fund) invites you to come hear four-minute presentations by West Coast LEAF’s fabulous program leads featuring images, stories, and highlights of our work to advance women’s equality this year. DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 TIME: 5-7 p.m. LOCATION: Law Courts Inn, 5th floor – 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver The presentations
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Here is a great speech by Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission: “Continuing the Conversation – Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Canada” Keynote Address International Women’s Day Celebration, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Ottawa, Ontario, Gender Equality in Canada CHRChttp://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/eng/node/2069
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