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Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
September 18, 2020
International Equal Pay Day
By videoconference
Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)
Several members of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU) attended an online event organized by the Equal Pay International Coalition to exchange ideas on achieving pay equity around the world. The discussion was led by several individuals from a wide range of sectors (government, academia, business, civil society, sports, broadcasting, labour) with direct experience in advancing equal pay for equal work. Many of the points raised emphasized the importance of systemic change in addition to reforms that reflect the unique nature of a particular sector. Participants also highlighted the aggravating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender inequalities as well as the increased risk faced by women who are disproportionately represented in vulnerable and high-risk occupations and unpaid work. The event featured prerecordings from government representatives from around the world, including Canada’s Minister of Labour, as well as the United Nations Secretary General, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, and the Executive Director of UN Women.
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