NDP MP Black calls for more civility, more female MPs in House of Commons farewell speech

Outgoing NDP MP Dawn Black says at the current rate it will take until 2100 to reach gender parity in Parliament.

OTTAWA—Too often Canadians think there is no effective role for an opposition Member of Parliament. Some think members in opposition cannot achieve anything. It is very important for Canadians to know that all of us in this place can and do achieve real results for ordinary Canadians.

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