NDP's Fairness for Women Plan Action Plan

Nearly 90 years ago, women got the vote and nearly 80 years ago they were legally recognized
as ‘persons’. Since then, many other important battles have been won for women’s rights. But
recently women have been losing ground in their fight for equality as Conservative and Liberal
governments in Ottawa have cut programs and taken a step backwards on women’s issues. After
decades of progress towards equality, ordinary women in Canada are stalled economically, socially
and politically.

There is only one party in Parliament which is steadfastly committed to women’s equality and
that’s the New Democratic Party. The NDP believes that women’s equality is fundamental to this
country and is committed to achieving it in every walk of life – from the makeup of the House of
Commons, to pay equity, to childcare.

I wish to thank everyone who helped in researching and writing the Fairness for Women Action Plan. I also wish to thank those who helped with changes for this version to make the Plan stronger and more effective for the women of Canada.

Sincerely,
Irene Mathyssen, MP
NDP Critic for the Status of Women

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