Progress made in fight against sexism on Hill, but more must be done, say female MPs

A new code of conduct for MPs is in place in Parliament, aimed at addressing misconduct or harassment on the Hill, including a pledge that's now been signed by 337 Members.

Female MPs say things are getting better on Parliament Hill, but sexist attitudes sill remain. Conservative MP recently wrote an op-ed in the National Post on the subject of sexism on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

May 9, 2016

When it comes to sexism and sexual harassment on Parliament Hill, female MPs say there has been some progress in recent years, but sexist attitudes and behaviour remain—as in society in general—and it will take efforts from all male and female MPs to change that. “Not just in Parliament, but...

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