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Happy Thanksgiving Canada

It’s been a lovely sunny, crisp beautiful Autumn here in the Capital region. I’m grateful for the health, safety, and stability of my family. I’m grateful for the many people willing to serve as public servants in our province and municipalities. I’m beyond grateful for all the front line workers who have weathered not onlyContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving Canada”

UofA Presentation on the Global Gender Gap Index

I’m excited to be speaking to a University of Alberta class about the World Economic Forum‘s Global Gender Gap Index 2021 Report and where Canada is relative to the rest of the world on dimensions of gender parity. I’m eager to hear the perspective of these future leaders. #GenerationEquality

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

If you’re wondering what to do about the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day, show your support by taking a moment of silence at 2:15 p.m on Thursday, September 30th. Wear an orange shirt and display an orange light in your window in an effort to show solidarity. You can also set aside time toContinue reading “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation”

Gender Parity in Canada: My Why

When I am asked why I’m passionately active in the gender parity space, I begin with who I am and the many parts of intersectionality that I inhabit. I am a woman of colour; firstborn of a family of immigrant Canadians of the Commonwealth; single parent of biracial, LGBTQ2+ queer adult children; university educated; credentialed professional in my mid-stage consulting career.
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Gender Parity in Canada

10 May 2021 Back in May 2021, I began my activist’s life with this blog about the issue of Gender Parity in Canada. Let me know your thoughts. A CMC-Canada Special Interest Community of Practice Did you know that for the last fifteen years that the World Economic Forum has ranked 150 countries on theContinue reading “Gender Parity in Canada”