As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we can be proud of the progress that Canada has made toward gender equality over the course of the last 150 years.
Today, Canadians remember the tragic murder of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 who were killed because they were women. Our nation still grieves for the victims, their families, friends, and communities.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Canada and around the world.
Today is Persons Day, and I invite all Canadians to join me in celebrating the extraordinary women who have helped shape our nation throughout its history.
Madame Chair, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, on behalf of Canada I am honoured to be here today to address the Third Committee of the General Assembly in this 71st session.
Today we mark the International Day of the Girl, a day established by the United Nations to celebrate the extraordinary contributions that all girls and young women in Canada and worldwide make to their families, communities, and countries.
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of politician, lawyer and feminist Marie-Claire Kirkland-Casgrain, who did so much for gender equality in Quebec.