The Ontario Liberals have developed a steering committee to take a closer look at the wage gap between men and women.
ONTARIO - A steering committee has been developed by the Ontario Liberals to try and devise a strategy to deal with the wage gap between men and women.
The latest statistics show women on average make from 12% to 31.5% less than their male counterparts who are performing the same job.
Heart FM spoke with the Executive Director at the Woman's Employment Resource Centre in Woodstock, Maggie McDonald, who says she is happy to see something being done - however she has heard similar promises before.
McDonald says she is hopeful some positive changes will come from this and that this isn't just another empty promise from the government.
The steering committee will spend the rest of the year consulting with groups across the province to examine how the wage gender gap affects women in the workforce and how government, business, labour and other organizations can help address the systemic barriers that contribute to the problem.
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - September 2024
Bargaining Begins Between CAMI and GM
TVDSB Head Takes Leave of Absence
Terry Fox Run Returns to Woodstock
New Hours for Rural Libraries in Oxford
UPDATE: Area Cleared but Investigation Ongoing
Woodstock Police Briefs
The Ingersoll Community Cruise Returns
UPDATE: Canadian Paralympic Medal Count Surpasses 20
Hike for Hospice Returns to Roth Park
Provincial Funding Cut for Select Child Care Centres
Over 9,100 Charges Laid Over the Labour Day Long Weekend
News Poll: Alcoholic Beverages in Ontario Convenience Stores
United Way Oxford’s Funding Application Process is Available
SWPH Launches New Program for First-Time Parents
Last Call for Big Night Out Early Bird Tickets
Teen Driver Charged in Paris
Booze Now Available in Ontario Convenience Stores
NDP End Supply and Confidence Deal
Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate
Comments
Add a comment