Executive Council
April 29, 2013
Premier Discusses the Importance of Gender-Based Analysis with Atlantic Colleagues
The Honourable Kathy Dunderdale, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, led a discussion on the importance of gender-based analysis in government decision-making, during the 22nd session of the Council of Atlantic Premiers held in White Point, Nova Scotia.“I was glad to have the opportunity to lead a discussion on gender-based analysis with my Atlantic colleagues. A fair and balanced approach is important in all we do and through gender-based analysis we achieve equity rather than equal treatment,” said Premier Dunderdale. “I hope that this discussion will further advance the effective use of gender-based analysis in decision-making within our respective governments in order to help improve the social and economic status of women throughout Atlantic Canada.”
Thanks to the leadership of Premier Dunderdale, gender-based analysis has had some notable impacts on advancing the status of women in Newfoundland and Labrador. For example, the approval of major project developments in the province now require the proponent to submit a women's employment plan as a contractual requirement or as a condition of release under the provincial environmental assessment process.
“We are proud of the steps we have taken to help women enter these lucrative areas of the labour market in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Premier Dunderdale. “These types of measures, which reduce the barriers that exist for women entering the workforce, are critical to creating a healthier, more balanced and prosperous society.”
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Media contacts:| Jennifer Tulk Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 jennifertulk@gov.nl.ca |
Tracey Boland Press Secretary Office of the Premier 709-729-4304, 697-3128 traceyboland@gov.nl.ca |