from CWE
Policies that concretely address women's equality in Canada vary greatly within and across the major party platforms, according to a comparative analysis released today by the Coalition for Women's Equality (CWE).
"In some instances, we were pleasantly surprised to find a strong verbal commitment to addressing the chronic gender inequity that persists in this country. Unfortunately, the promises don't necessarily add up to a concrete action plan," said Kathy Marshall, Executive Director of Womenspace.
In other cases, women scarcely make a mention in the platforms.
"From child care to anti-violence initiatives, women directly bear the brunt of most policy decisions. Yet even where they make an appearance in the platforms, the issues are still largely framed in deceptive, gender-neutral language. Given the scale of what's at stake, it's hard to believe that in 2006 we would still be fighting for simple recognition," said Marshall.
The party platform analyses are available at the CWE website (link below).
For more information, contact Laila Malik, CWE Coordinator at (613) 241-7570 ext 22 or at the email address below.
Related addresses:
E-mail: coordinator@cwe-cef.ca
URL 1: www.canadaelection.net
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