The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada, a time to highlight progress made to advance gender equality, celebrate women’s achievements, and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to closing persistent gender gaps that hold too many back. Gender Equality Week was created through Bill C-309, the Gender Equality Week Act, which became law on June 21, 2018.
- There is a wage gap between men and women.
- Women are underrepresented in leadership, and face barriers in education and pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
- Indigenous, newcomer, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, and disabled women face disproportionate challenges.
- Gender-based violence continues to affect women at alarming rates.
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