“This is feminist economic policy. This is smart economic policy” - @cafreeland #Budget2021

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women In honour of the victims & survivors In thanks to women's rights advocates & organizations on the front lines We must continue working harder every day to end gender-based violence. #Orangetheworld #16days

Judge Emily Murphy Henrietta Edwards Nellie McClung Louise McKinney Irene Parlby #OTD in 1929, the Famous Five fought for and won the right for women to be considered persons under the law. Today we honour this historic case and the progress we continue to pursue. #PersonsDay

Feels great to connect with friends and welcome new colleagues this morning. Women’s caucus is ready to continue its work advocating for issues that matter most to Canadians.

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Childcare is not a luxury, it is essential for working parents. It’s time for Premier @fordnation to put politics aside and work with our government, to deliver our plan for affordable #childcare to Ontario families.

An open letter from the Liberal Women’s Caucus to Premier @fordnation. Our government has a plan to deliver national childcare, at $10/day, for Canadian families. Eight provinces and territories have signed on. Ontario has not.

$10/day #childcare is officially coming to the #Yukon! That’s 3 agreements down, 10 to go. Our federal government is delivering National #ELCC to support families in #ErinMills and across 🇨🇦. Come on #Ontario, fourth times the charm!🤞🏾 (#Prettyplease)

Tune into my conversation with Edmonton moms about early learning and child care, some of the challenges of raising a family, and what we can do to help.  https://t.co/IbXhl4dPYI

Yesss! Glad to see BC come to the table on affordable childcare. After all our hard work and advocacy in @LWomensCaucus, we can finally start delivering an affordable childcare system for families across 🇨🇦. Let’s get this going in Ontario too!

“Child care is not a luxury for families, it is a necessity. We need a Canada wide early learning system and we need it now.” Today, BC became the first province to reach and agreement with the federal government for affordable childcare.

We need more women in the House of Commons and we need a House of Commons that works better for women. We can have it all. And to all women and couples going through IVF, I know this can be an isolating process. But, I assure you, you are not alone. https://t.co/cbG3dClxJj

Glad to see these changes receive royal assent. Today marks a positive step to help dispel #sexualassault myths and stereotypes. When survivors of #GBV come forward, we need to ensure our judicial system treats them with dignity & respect they deserve.

The first Bill ever studied at the Status of Women Committee was Bill C-337 in 2017 so that judges are educated about sexual assault and social context.I am pleased this Bill passed yesterday and trust the education will include domestic violence.

Today we welcomed minister @MonaFortier to @MBOTOntario for a discussion around #Budget2021 and what it means for business in Mississauga! Thank you minister for relentless efforts in ensuring that communities like mine are heard and empowered as we finish the fight with covid19

To be controlled, coerced, and made helpless is a heinous crime, and every 6 days, #IPV claims the life of another Canadian woman. It must be stopped. As Chair of #JUST, I am proud to deliver these recommendations. We must push forward to #EndGBV and combat the #ShadowPandemic.

Without child care, parents – usually mothers – can’t work. Early learning and child care is the economic policy we need now. It’s essential social infrastructure that will drive jobs and growth across 🇨🇦. ⬇️

Pourquoi investir dans les services de garde d'enfants? 1️⃣améliorer les résultats sociaux et économiques à long terme par la création d'emplois et le soutien aux travailleurs; 2️⃣ augmenter le taux de femmes dans la population active;

Why invest in child care? 1⃣ It improves long-term social & economic outcomes through job creation & support for workers; 2⃣ It increases the rate of women in the workforce; 3⃣ It boosts local & national economic growth; 4⃣ It helps kids get the best start in life. #Budget2021

Our government is committed to making retirement more affordable. We will issue a one-time $500 payment to seniors aged 75+ in August 2021. And in July 2022, we’re increasing Old Age Security 10% for seniors aged 75+, supporting 3.3 million seniors. (1/2)

#Budget2021 proposes to provide up to $146.9M to strengthen the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. This will provide greater access to financing, mentorship, and training activities to help women start and grow their business. https://t.co/w8Aq0zWqa8