Canada’s new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has been making waves in the news for more than his looks. He appointed Canada’s first-ever gender-balanced Cabinet, and his response to a reporter’s question about why he had chosen to do so – “Because it’s 2015” – has gone viral. Trudeau proclaims himself “proud to be a feminist,” is resolutely pro-choice, and led an electoral platform that included several components of particular relevance to gender equity. It is about time for Canada to take action. Just this year, the UN Human Rights Committee singled out issues of gender equality and violence against women as areas of critical concern in the country.
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Photo: flickr
