Is PM Carney abandoning women, girls, and queer people in his austerity agenda?

With anticipated cuts to Women and Gender Equality Canada, advocates are concerned Prime Minister Mark Carney is turning his back on women and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, centre right, raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10.

We are at a critical juncture in Canadian history as we witness a global backlash to women's equality and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Hate and violence are rising, and two Canadian provinces have passed anti-trans legislation that critics argue violate Charter-protected rights. South...

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