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We have our bold change
Letter to the Editor
On Nov. 3, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a gender balanced cabinet. The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Nationally and the Cranbrook Club congratulates the new government on this forward thinking to help establish true gender equity in Canada.
In 1994, Canada held the highest ranking on the United Nations’ Human Development Index (HDI); now we are 23rd-place. Research tells us that when women are in decision-making positions, laws and programs that support social justice are more likely. We believe that gender equity at the cabinet table is an important step in helping us gain world respect and change the way domestic issues such as violence against women are resolved – particularly the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women. With today’s decision we can once again anticipate that Canada will became a world leader.
CFUW continues to work hard to examine and make recommendation to improve outcomes for girls and women at the local, national, and international levels.
The Cranbrook Club gives over $3,000 in scholarships and bursaries from funds raised at our annual Artisan Bazaar each year because we believe that education for women is an essential element in ending poverty of Canadian families.
We know that to restore Canada’s reputation and standing in the world we needed a change; both symbolic and profound. We believe that the new voices at the cabinet table will help create that change.
CFUW Cranbrook Club
