Today, March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.
Women still earn less than 23% of men in the same jobs, and there is only about 24% of seats in parliament that are occupied by women.
In addition to women in our community being business owners, so is our local Member of Parliament.
MP Lianne Rood says this day needs to be recognized without question.
The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022 is Women Inspiring Women.
Written by Chris Soares
