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Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session

2023-03-09 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session

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Canada’s country statement for the 64th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

2020-07-06 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

2020 marks many anniversaries and important milestones on the road to gender equality, both internationally and in Canada.

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Statement by Minister Monsef, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 63rd Session

2019-03-20 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

Whether we live in the global south or the global north, all of us at CSW are impatient to achieve gender equality, we all experience pushback and none of us can do this work alone.

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Statement by the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, Head of the Delegation of Canada to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) 62nd Session

2018-03-13 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

Madame Chair, I am honoured to lead Canada’s delegation as a proud member of the first-ever gender-balanced federal Cabinet.

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Minister Monsef’s remarks for the funding announcement to Planned Parenthood Ottawa

2017-03-17 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

It is an honour to join you today for this important announcement that will make a real difference in the lives of women in this community and their families.

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Speaking Notes for the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Status of Women, on the launch of Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

2016-08-03 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

Thank you, Elder Commanda, for your words of wisdom. Thanks also to my colleagues Ministers Bennett and Wilson-Raybould for your remarks.

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Speaking Notes for The Honourable Patty Hajdu, P.C., M.P. Minister of Status of Women

2016-07-18 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

GBV Consultations/WP Advocacy

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Opening Remarks for the Honourable Patricia A. Hajdu, P.C., M.P., Minister of Status of Women, for the A Word: Reclaiming Advocacy Conference hosted by Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) and Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa (EFRY)

2016-06-20 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

Let me start by saying how much I like the title of this conference: because indeed in my past work, it has often felt like advocacy was an unspeakable word. In fact, I fought for the basic rights of shelter and food for those among us who are most unseen; the folks who live at the margins and are frequently excluded from even the most essential of human needs.

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Speaking Notes for the Honourable Patty Hajdu, P.C., M.P., Minister of Status of Women, for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Panel Discussion on Overcoming Barriers for Women in Municipal Government

2016-06-08 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

I am thrilled to be here for this workshop to discuss some of the issues women face when they consider entering public life as a career option. I'd like to begin by recognizing that we are gathering on Treaty One territory.

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Speaking Notes for The Honourable Patricia A. Hajdu, P.C., M.P. Minister of Status of Women It's Never Okay: 2015 Summit on Sexual Violence and Harassment

2015-11-19 | Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches

I am honoured to be a part of this event. It is a real pleasure to share this space with so many of you who have dedicated your careers and your lives to ending violence against women and girls.

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