April 13, 2023
On this day in 1925, women in Newfoundland and Labrador gained the right to vote and hold public office for the first time. This was made possible after years of campaigning by suffragists, who worked tirelessly to make their voices…
April 4, 2023
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, was pleased to announce funding support today for PerSIStence Theatre Company’s “Raise Her Up” statue campaign. This project aims to raise the first statue of a historical woman in…
April 3, 2023
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will announce funding support for PerSIStence Theatre Company’s “Raise Her Up” statue project tomorrow (Tuesday, April 4). The event will take place at the Colonial Building, 90 Military Road,…
March 31, 2023
Today the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes the International Transgender Day of Visibility and celebrates the progress and achievements of people who are transgender throughout the province. This day is marked around the world as a day to lift…
March 15, 2023
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for the Office of Women and Gender Equality: Speaker, on behalf of the Provincial Government, I would like to acknowledge that March…
March 13, 2023
As part of the Provincial Government’s ongoing commitment to support equitable pay practices in the province, government is inviting input from stakeholders and the public on the regulations of the Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act. Written submissions and feedback…
March 8, 2023
Today is International Women’s Day, a dedicated time to celebrate the achievements of women across Newfoundland and Labrador and around the world. The Provincial Government has made investments throughout community and industry to support girls and women and to promote…
March 7, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at Persistence Theatre Company’s International Women’s Day Luncheon tomorrow (Wednesday, March 8). The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, beginning…
March 6, 2023
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, is part of the Canadian delegation attending the United Nations’ 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) in New York City. CSW67 brings together feminist leaders, experts and advocates…
March 1, 2023
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will attend a songwriters circle tomorrow (Thursday, March 2) hosted by MusicNL. The event takes place at MusicNL’s Play on Gower, 99 Queens Road, St. John’s beginning at 12:30…
