Canadian Debates on Women’s Issues Stir Controversy
A columnist critiques gender based barriers in Canadian business and politics. He cites reluctance for national debates on women's issues and notes seminars and conferences for women only. Barbara Caldwell advocates boosting confidence and access, while critics question the need for gender segregated events and highlight math anxiety and networking as selling points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Mulroney
Broadbent
Barbara Caldwell
Canadian Association of Women Executives
Royal Bank
Caldwell
Chamber of Commerce
Toronto Board of Trade
RNM Enterprises
Toronto
Ruth Markel
Markel
Bessie's Amblings and Canadian Political Tidbits
A Free Press reader scolds Winnipeg readers as lazy for not trimming boulevards. Federal ministers use private jets in June costing 427000 dollars, a taxpayers read. Dauphin Herald & Press offices destroyed by fire but publishing will continue. Richard Gwyn on Brian Mulroney notes his punch line.
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Trudeau
Dauphin Herald & Press
Manitoba
TV debates and media power in Canadian politics
A reader criticizes the National Action Committee on the Status of Women for sponsoring a third televised debate among Broadbent Mulroney and Turner and argues against male time being restricted to half the population. He warns TV shapes voter choices, questions government plans, and urges print media to probe leaders’ statements for substance over style.
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National Action Committee
Messrs. Broadbent
Mulroney
Turner
Montebello
Quebec
Trudeau
Liberals
NDP
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Richard Gwyn
Brian Mulroney
Paul Hellyer
Bob Stanfield
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