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House Hansard - 208

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 7, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 208 - Jun/7/23
Ms. Sonia Sidhu (Brampton South, Lib.)
  • Jun/7/23 2:17:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak on a matter that impacts women’s participation in politics. In a few moments, we will begin question period, and it is likely the Speaker will need to remind members repeatedly not to shout across the aisle while another member is speaking. The culture of heckling and disruption within this chamber continues to undermine the meaningful participation of women in politics. It is time for us to acknowledge this concern and take necessary measures to build more gender-sensitive parliaments. Yesterday, I met with the first group of the Equal Voice Campaign School program, which is helping women build the skills they need to run for office. Equal Voice calls upon the House to end gender-based heckling and personal attacks in the chamber. Today, let us set an example and build an environment that encourages everyone to participate in politics without fear or intimidation.
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Context: House Hansard - 208 - Jun/7/23
Mr. Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, CPC)
  • Jun/7/23 9:39:29 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to briefly, while I have chance, raise concerns about the response I received to Order Paper Question No. 1398. I think that I did not receive a response to this question, so I wonder if the Chair could review the matter and return to the House about it. It was a question regarding gender parity among staff. The question identifies a number of specific areas where I am looking for information about the gender parity among chiefs of staff, directors of policy, directors of communications and other political exempt staff. The response I received does not provide any of that information. It says that the government is steadfast in its commitment on the—
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