International Women’s Day: Equality Matters to Canadians

March 15, 2017

Last week on International Women’s Day, we asked Canadians and members of the Liberal team why equality matters to them and what we can all do to help achieve it. We received some great responses and suggestions for how everyone can promote gender equality in their day-to-day lives. Take a look and get inspired!

Hey Canadians, tell us why #EqualityMatters to you and what you do to help achieve it & we'll share your best answers! #IWD2017

— Liberal Party (@liberal_party) March 8, 2017

@liberal_party Equality matters b/c it's a commitment to human rights and is essential for the protection of all #EqualityMatters #IWD2017

— Sunny Mangat (@mangat_sunny) March 8, 2017

@liberal_party b/c #equality is right and not a priviledge. The sooner we all recognize that the faster we can achieve it. #EqualityMatters

— SAWAVAW (@SAWAVAW) March 8, 2017

@liberal_party because we all play an equal role to move forward. Spreading out the message may help achieve it

— Ramona (@Roro23544588) March 8, 2017

@liberal_party I make sure every voice is heard. During meetings, we go around the table to ensure everyone has a chance to speak. #EqualityMatters

— Kirsty Duncan (@KirstyDuncanMP) March 9, 2017

@liberal_party @PamDamoff @GPTaylorMRD sharing stories, mentoring young women, being a mom, advocating for brain & equity, being authentic!

— Celina C-Chavannes (@MPCelina) March 8, 2017

Men need to see ourselves as equal partners in the fight against gender inequality. Women’s rights are everybody’s rights. #heforshe https://t.co/P3QmgWwA2C

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 8, 2017

@liberal_party we need to reach pay equality AND pay traditionally female roles (eg. Caregiving) really well. I want my whole dollar.

— Michelle A Parker (@maparkerto) March 8, 2017

. @liberal_party Cant help but link to @MaryamMonsef https://t.co/WS6V8syYYq. I promote by tracking the #s so as to change them. #IWD2017

— Katie Telford (@telfordk) March 8, 2017

.@liberal_party #equalitymatters to me b/c it helps us actually represent the voices of Canada. We need to talk and look like ! #IWD2017

— Kate Purchase (@katepurchase) March 9, 2017

.@liberal_party #EqualityMatters because no one person's worth more than another person, regardless of gender, race, nationality or religion

— Josh Nelson (@jwwnelson) March 8, 2017

@liberal_party @JustinTrudeau @MarcSerreMP 1/3 1st by recognizing that #genderequity benefits everyone – women, men, girls and boys #IWD2017

— Sean Fraser (@SeanFraserMP) March 8, 2017