What is the political contest about in this country. Conservatives vs. progressives? Conservatives vs. Liberals? Or men vs. women? A recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute suggests the latter has become increasingly important. While almost half of men of all ages support the Conservatives, women are much more supportive
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The Canadian Progressive: Victoria is the best place to be a woman in Canada
A recent study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives confirms Victoria as the best city to be a woman in Canada in 2016. The capital of British Columbia also grabbed top spot in the CCPA’s 2015 study. The post Victoria is the best place to be a woman in
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Victoria is the best city to be a woman in Canada: Study
A new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reveals that Victoria is the best city to be a woman in Canada. The post Victoria is the best city to be a woman in Canada: Study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: In Canada, gender inequality has persisted or worsened: study
A new study says gender inequality in Canada has persisted or worsened in critical areas such as violence against women, women’s economic security, and the human rights of Aboriginal women and girls. The post In Canada, gender inequality has persisted or worsened: study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Gender gap leaves Canadian women “leaning in” for the next 228 years, says study
By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: A new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) argues that, without change in public policy, it’ll take Canada 228 years to close its yawning gender gap. The study, titled Closing Canada’s Gender Gap, examined Canada’s progress in closing the gap between men and women over the
Continue readingWomen win one, lose one … and so it goes
The good news is that the European Union is considering mandatory quotas to get more women on corporate boards. They have tried the voluntary approach and, as is so often the case, it hasn’t worked. Currently only one in seven board members at Europe’s biggest companies are women despite the
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