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Re-introduction of Bill S-212: Boards of Modernization Act

Re-introduction of Bill S-212: Boards of Modernization Act

Today, I reintroduced Bill S-212, An Act to Modernize the Composition of the Boards of Directors of Certain Corporations,…
The Gender Gap in Politics – University of Ottawa Seminar, November 21, 2021

The Gender Gap in Politics – University of Ottawa Seminar, November 21, 2021

Yesterday I attended a seminar organized by the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. I had the pleasure of…
Women on Boards and in Senior Management: Will the “Comply or Explain” Approach Really Work?

Women on Boards and in Senior Management: Will the “Comply or Explain” Approach Really Work?

At the request of the Ontario government, the Ontario Securities Commission recently launched a public consultation process…
The Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit, May 21, 2021

The Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit, May 21, 2021

Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette was invited to speak at The Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit on May 21, 2013, which took place…
Canada-USA: A World of Difference

Canada-USA: A World of Difference

Last week, I had the honor of being invited to Auburn University in Alabama from October 10-13, 2011. It was nice to be…
Women in Power!

Women in Power!

I currently am in the capital of Ecuador, Quito at the National Assembly for a summit of Women Parliamentarians of the Americas.…
Canadian Women in Communications Annual Awards Gala

Canadian Women in Communications Annual Awards Gala

On March 29th 2010, Senator Hervieux-Payette participated in the Canadian Women in Communications Annual Awards Gala. This…
Coalition for gender parity on Canadian boards of directors

Coalition for gender parity on Canadian boards of directors

Women and men must be equally represented on our boards of directors. While the Constitution recognizes gender equality,…
The economic importance of women

The economic importance of women

The purpose of Bill S-238 is to ensure parity for women on the board of directors of publicly traded corporations, financial…