Daniel McNeely
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Thank you, Minister Abernethy. To the motion.
Thank you, Mr. Testart. To the motion. Ms. Green.
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Carried
Mr. Testart.
Thank you, Mr. Testart. To the motion. Mr. Testart.
Thank you, Minister Abernethy. To the motion.
Thank you, Mr. Testart. To the motion. Minister Abernethy.
Thank you, Minister Abernethy. To the motion.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I know we are getting to the tail end of this Assembly here, but I think we have more than a couple of months. Is the Minister willing to provide an assigned staff member to work with my office in scheduling dates that may lead up to this symposium? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Carried
Mr. Testart.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today is International Women's Day. This day was first recognized as a global event by the United Nations in 1975, but its origins go back to the early 1900s, as women fought for the right to vote.
It is a day for celebrating the socio-economic culture and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for gender equality. It is a day to acknowledge and support women's rights and to celebrate their many significant achievements.
Over the last 100 years, women in many countries have made advances towards gender equality by fighting for labour rights...