NLIS 2 September 25, 2003 (Executive Council) Women�s Policy Office to attend meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women The 22nd annual federal-provincial-territorial meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women begins today in Edmonton, Alberta. Yvonne Jones, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, is unable to attend the meeting, but will be represented at the event by Aisling Gogan, director of research and planning with the Women�s Policy Office.
Agenda items for the meeting include violence prevention, women�s health and economic issues. The ministers will also discuss the importance of encouraging business leaders to improve recruitment and retention of women workers. "Meetings such as this bring focus to
the work that needs to be done and provide a forum for cross-jurisdictional
cooperation," said Minister Jones. "Since many of the issues for
women are similar across Canada, it is important to work together to advance
the social, economic and legal status of women." 2003 09 25 9:40 a.m. |
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