By Anna Desmarais. Published on Jun 1, 2018 3:00pm (The Weekender Weekender 22 2018) Even after Canada elected its most diverse parliament ever in 2015, there is more work to be done to ensure that the Green Chamber is representative of the Canadian population at large. In 2015, Canada elected its most diverse Parliament ever — […]
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By Tania Kohut National Online Journalist, Breaking News Global News A sharp chorus of laughter was heard in the House of Commons on Tuesday as Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi mentioned his past career as a bus driver, while offering condolences for a slain Winnipeg Transit employee. On Wednesday, Liberal MP Adam Vaughan asked that the laughter heard the day before be withdrawn, […]
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‘We live in a globalized world,’ House most ethnically diverse in Canadian history, but still has long way to go: research A record 47 visible minority and 10 indigenous MPs were elected in this House. By ABBAS RANA PUBLISHED : Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 12:00 AM PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s the most ethnically diverse House of Commons […]
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Canada’s parliament and its diversity problem BY ASHLEY SPLAWINSKI | JANUARY 30, 2015 Canada is widely renowned for being a ‘diverse mosaic’. However, a newly released study by Kai Chan concludes that Canada’s current Conservative government and cabinet are not an accurate reflection of our population. Not surprised? Perhaps it’s time to contemplate the meaning […]
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January 2, 2015 Parliament’s lack of diversity goes beyond race, gender: study A study exploring the demographics of Parliament suggests a mismatch with the Canadian population that goes beyond race and gender to issues such as religion and education. By: Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter, Published on Fri Jan 02 2015 The ruling Conservatives and federal cabinet don’t […]
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