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House Hansard - 41

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 4, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 41 - Mar/4/22
Ms. Arielle Kayabaga (London West, Lib.)
  • Mar/4/22 11:47:51 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, March 8 is International Women's Day, a time to celebrate women's and girls' achievements and crucial contributions to our society. International Women's Day is also a moment to raise awareness of the progress made toward gender equality and to look to the work that remains to be done for the equality of all women in Canada and abroad. Can the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth comment on the importance of International Women's Day?
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Context: House Hansard - 41 - Mar/4/22
Hon. Marci Ien (Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lib.)
  • Mar/4/22 11:48:29 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, next Tuesday, Canada joins the world in celebrating International Women's Day. This year's theme is “Women Inspiring Women”. Everywhere and in every area of our communities, women inspire us with their leadership and contributions to the fabric of our country, but inequalities abound and impact women the most. It is why International Women's Day is also a call to action, a push for all of us to create real change. That means working to eliminate gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and reducing the cost of child care. It is also a time to reflect on trailblazers like Michaëlle Jean and Roberta Bondar. We thank them for paving the way and lifting as they rose. The House will not be in session next week, so I will take the opportunity now to say happy International Women's Day.
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