Sexism
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Saskatchewan Human Right Commission highlights discrimination in medical educationThe commission gathered information regarding discrimination in the health sector that started in November 2021 with conversations with stakeholders.HealthMar 30, 2023
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‘This is a human rights issue’: City of Edmonton defends swimming attire rules'This is a human rights issue and we have an obligation to treat all individuals equally when using city pools,' said the City of Edmonton.CanadaFeb 16, 2023
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Danielle Smith addresses comments about unvaccinated being ‘most discriminated against group’Alberta's premier issued a statement Wednesday, after saying people who chose not to be vaccinated were 'the most discriminated against group I've ever witnessed in my lifetime.'CanadaOct 12, 2022
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Barrie women’s shelter criticizes local club’s ‘Naughty School Girl Night’The Queens Nightclub in Barrie Ont., has recently come under fire for a costume event called Naughty School Girl Night which has prompted advocates to call it out as misogynistic.CanadaSep 16, 2022
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Quebec election: Legault criticized for calling Dominique Anglade ‘that lady’On the first day of the Quebec election campaign, Francois Legault's comments of "that lady" were criticized by opposition parties, pundits and on social media.PoliticsAug 28, 2022
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Dominique Anglade denounces double standard for women in politicsThe Quebec Liberal Party leader says women in politics are judged more harshly and feel the pressure to be perfect at all times with little room for anger or mistakes.PoliticsApr 18, 2022
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CEO of B.C. resort on leave after sexist remark at tourism conferenceFairmont Hot Springs Resort says its CEO, Vivek Sharma, has been placed on immediate leave after he made an inappropriate remark at a tourism conference earlier this month.CanadaMar 19, 2022
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Hockey Canada ‘maltreatment’ rule outlines enforcement for discrimination on and off ice'We believe this... will allow players of all ages to enjoy our game free from abuse, discrimination, racism and all forms of maltreatment.'SportsAug 25, 2021
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‘Overt sexualization’: Why Olympic women athletes ran into uniform trouble before the GamesBefore the start of 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a British Paralympian was told her briefs were 'too short' and a swimming cap designed for Black women’s hair was banned.SportsJul 26, 2021
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Pink offers to pay bikini bottom fines for Norway beach handball teamEuropean officials fined the Norwegian team for wearing form-fitting athletic shorts instead of bikini bottoms.TrendingJul 26, 2021
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