Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
As we often say around our house: “If you are not angry, you’re not paying attention.” That said, anger can be complicated for women. As I have written about before, many of us have been raised and socialized to suppress Continue reading From anger to collective action
As October 17th and the legalization of marijuana approached, I decided I wanted to celebrate in some way. But how? I flew back from Vancouver that day, so initially thought perhaps I would have my partner meet me at the Continue reading You may see me tonight with a legal smile
One of the questions, with just a few days until municipalities across the province elect councillors, mayors, reeves and school board trustees, is whether that attention will result in a greater voter turnout than in the past. Voter turnout in Continue reading October 22: time to vote
With my co-chair Farrah Khan, I have been proud to serve as co-chair of Ontario’s Provincial Roundtable on Violence Against Women. Established in 2015, the Roundtable has provided strategic advice to government on emerging issues related to violence against women. Continue reading VAW Roundtable co-chairs resign