The Green Party of Canada’s 2015 federal election platform is being criticized for being inaccurate, hypocritical, “anti-feminist” and harmful to women. The post Green Party
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The 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
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Conservatives nuke motion seeking end to violence against women in Canada
Today, the Harper Conservatives voted down M-444, an NDP-sponsored motion seeking to end violence against women in Canada. The post Conservatives nuke motion seeking end
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Jian Ghomeshi’s abusive behaviour condoned by CBC: Report
An independent report on the Jian Ghomeshi scandal accuses the management of the CBC of condoning the former Q host’s abusive workplace behaviour. The post
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: International Women’s Day 2015: Ontario’s bold anti-sexual violence plan
This powerful anti-sexual violence ad, released just in time for the 2015 International Woman’s Day, is part of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s ambitious $41-million plan
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canadian Forces Member Vandalized Rehtaeh Parsons Suicide Wikipedia Page
The father of one of the four boys who gang-raped Rehtaeh Parsons edited her Wikipedia suicide page, wrote that her vicious attack was “consensual sex.”
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Regina demands missing, murdered aboriginal women inquiry
Regina city council has added its voice to the growing call for a national inquiry into the crisis of 1,200 murdered and missing aboriginal women
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Leah Parsons’ Message To The Man Who Assaulted Her Daughter Rehtaeh
In a victim impact statement, Leah Parsons said the voice of her late daughter, Rehtaeh, “was not heard while she struggled to be heard, but
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Man Implicated Rehtaeh Parsons Sexual Assault Spared Jail
A judge in Nova Scotia has decided that there will be no jail term for one of the four boys implicated in the fatal gang-rape
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Assata Shakur: “I am a 20th century escaped slave”
Cuba-based black revolutionary Assata Shakur says she fled “from the political repression, racism and violence that dominate the US government’s policy towards people of color.”
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canadians still demand female representation on banknotes
The call for more female representation in Canada remains loud and clear as an online petition demanding that the Bank of Canada include women on
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Conservative MP’s Stay Home Comments Insult Women, New Immigrants
Conservative MP Bob Dechert insulted Canadian women, immigrant women and new Canadians’ cultures when he said “moms can stay at home, which they’re used to.”
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: NDP MP Libby Davies Explains Decision Not To Run In 2015
New Democrat MP Libby Davies explains her deciding not to run during the 2015 federal election after representing Vancouver East for six consecutive terms. The
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne Blasts Harper New Anti-prostitution Law
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says Harper’s new anti-prostitution law, Bill C-36, will protect neither exploited sex workers nor communities. The post Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: In Canada, a campaign to take down misogynist Julien Blanc
Online campaign seeks to have misogynistic pick up artist Julien Blanc banned from preaching sexual violence against women in Canada. The post In Canada, a
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
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: PR Firm Navigator Dumps Jian Ghomeshi
High profile public relations firm Navigator announces it’s no longer representing beleaguered former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi. The post PR Firm Navigator Dumps Jian
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Ghomeshi claims he was fired by CBC over sex allegations
The plot is thickening around Jian Ghomeshi’s departure from the CBC as the radio star announces a $50-million lawsuit against the public broadcaster. The post
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Open Letter to Canadian MPs: Vote Against Conservatives’ Bill C-13
Over 30 individuals and organizations concerned with women’s equality online call on Canadian MPs to vote against the Conservatives’ Bill C-13, the deceptively named “Protecting
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canadian-American feminist cancels talk after “Montreal Massacre style” threat
Anita Sarkeesian, a prominent Canadian-American feminist cultural critic, was forced to cancel an appearance at Utah State University after receiving threats of a Montreal Massacre-style
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