Gender equality got left behind in the most recent budget

Canada is hailed as being progressive; however, the current system is not flexible enough to meet the needs of modern families.

Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough holds a holds a media availability in the House of Commons foyer on June 2, 2022. The government should study the Nordic model of parental leave and to consider further reforms to the Canada Labour Code where parental leave rights are equal and longer for both parents.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MAGGIE SAINTY

April 19, 2023

Canada just can’t seem to get it right; all parents need equal parental leave. Canada must reform the status quo.

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