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We need a gender mainstreamed Canada

Many places in the United States and Europe are choosing to forego ancient gender norms by practicing what’s being called “gender mainstreaming.” This is a term established by the UN in 1995 as a global strategy to support gender equality. Though it has gained momentum over the last 20 years, we still have a long way to go, even in a place as influential as North America. Europe is far more accepting of gender nonconformity than we are here. Many countries have adopted laws and policies to influence a more equal and accepting society, regardless of gender. In Canada, many…

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