When people talk about Canada, the image that comes to mind is often polite politics, universal healthcare, and maple syrup on everything. But peel back the friendly surface, and you’ll see that Canadian women still deal with a set of serious, complicated issues—many of which shape their financial security, career growth, and overall well-being. From … Read more
Walk into almost any major policy debate—on healthcare, education, wages, or climate change—and you’ll quickly realize something: women are often the ones living with the consequences most directly. Yet for much of history, their perspectives were sidelined in decision-making. That’s slowly changing, but the fight isn’t over. Women’s voices in policy advocacy don’t just “add … Read more
When people think of activism in Canada, the spotlight often falls on big organizations or political figures. But behind the scenes, everyday citizens—particularly women’s groups—have been laying the groundwork for decades. The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is one of those powerful collectives. Founded in 1919, CFUW brings together thousands of women across the … Read more