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	<description>Celebrating Over 23 Years in Durham Region</description>
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		<title>Women’s Empowerment Principles – Equality Means Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Women’s Empowerment Principles – Equality Means Business Pickering, ON, May 15, 2012 — The Business and Professional Women of Durham (BPW Durham), a local chapter of The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Canada), announces their participation in BPW Canada’s Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) Initiative. BPW is recognized by United Nations Global Compact Office as one of the first NGO’s to acknowledge the importance of being a part of the international multi-stakeholder consultation process. With its network of Federations and Clubs around the world, BPW is in the perfect position to work collaboratively with their Governments, CEOs and Civil Society to bring a renewed vigilance to an “Equality Means Business” culture. The WEP initiativebegins with promoting awareness with our governmental representatives, business and civil society leaders. Members of Parliament who recognize that Canada&#8217;s economic outlook is closely tied to how effectively we leverage all of our national talent can play an important role in bringing about an “Equality Means Business” mindset. Supporting BPW Canada WEP efforts begins with becoming an informed Signatory to the WEP’s Statement of Support. To further promote the WEP’s 7 Principles in the Canadian workplace and in our executive boardrooms, BPW [...]]]></description>
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		<title>International Women&#8217;s Day 2012-Are We Still Relevant?</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2012/02/29/international-womens-day-2012-are-we-still-relevant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was recently interviewed by a reporter for the Durham College newspaper. One of the questions she asked me was, “Why is BPW still relevant today?” Good question. After all, equality for women is old news. All the battles have been won. Women are everywhere in the workplace, at least here in Canada. So what’s left to fight for? Unfortunately this is not the whole picture. Negative attitudes about women’s abilities persist in our society even today and in subtle and pernicious ways. What is worse though is that they are happening not because of overt prejudices that are easy to see and call out. They are instead being influenced by subconscious biases, biases of both men and women, of which most are not aware. A group of prominent psychologists developed a computer program to measure such subconscious biases. The researchers chose a series of men’s names and a series of women’s names and words such as work, office, career, and words associated with the home such as children and family. As the series of words appear on the screen, one at a time, participants were asked to press the “e” key for words associated with men or work and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FCM Training Webinar Series for Women</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2011/11/17/fcm-training-webinar-series-for-women/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While women make up over 52 per cent of the Canadian population, only 24 per cent of the country&#8217;s elected municipal representatives are female. Canada ranks 46th out of 189 countries for the number of women in politics. &#8220;I have seen the next generation of women politicians, they&#8217;re out there, and what we need to do is inform, educate, and support them because more women at the table will make a difference,&#8221; said Pam McConnell, chair of Federation of Canadian Municipalities&#8217; (FCM) Standing Committee on Increasing the Number of Women in Municipal Politics and a veteran Toronto city councillor.  Berry Vrbanovic, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and councillor for the City of Kitchener, Ont., announced a free webinar series aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office.  &#8220;The webinars will provide valuable information for women interested in running for municipal office but who have not been able to attend the in-person workshops FCM has been offering across the country for the last two years. They are another contribution to our continued efforts to increase the participation of women in municipal decision-making,&#8221; said Vrbanovic.   Each of the five English webinars will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>There is No Glass Ceiling</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2011/11/09/there-is-no-glass-ceiling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many years ago we discovered that asbestos was a great insulator. Builders began to use it in the production of such things as home insulation. It wasn’t until many years later that we found out that it can be quite toxic and can cause many diseases, the number one being the big “C”: cancer. So now we are faced with the problem of many older homes having unhealthy living environments, and many times the occupants are oblivious to that fact. All they know is that they are sick and don’t know why. Some aren’t even aware that they are sick until it is too late. Corporate culture based on the out-dated model of leadership has the same effect. It doesn’t just keep more women from reaching leadership positions; it confines many of those that do to a leadership style that is not the best of what they have to offer. It also stifles the potential of many women by discouraging them from even wanting to attain higher levels of leadership. But it doesn’t just affect the women; men too are being trapped by this model. They become disconnected from themselves as a whole person and come to be either a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The F Word: Who Wants to be a Feminist?</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2011/04/18/the-f-word-who-wants-to-be-a-feminist/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Facts about Women More than half of all North American university students are women. Women make up half the work force but take home 20% less pay. Women make up 53% of the world&#8217;s population but own only 1% of the world&#8217;s wealth. In Canada, women hold 11% of the seats on corporate boards and 21% of the seats in Parliament. If a stay-at-home mom got paid market value wages they would earn $117,867 a year. In Canada, men perform an average of 2.5 hours of unpaid work at home while women do an average of 4.3 hours. According to the Gender Gap Report, Canada ranks 20th in how well we divide our resources between men and women. That&#8217;s behind Sri Lanka, Latvia and the U.S. Links: Doc Zone: The F Word Watch the full episode]]></description>
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		<title>Why Canadians Need the Long-Gun Registry</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2011/04/08/why-canadians-need-the-long-gun-registry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced during his campaign stop in Welland, Ontario that a re-elected Conservative government will end the long-gun registry. He claims the long-gun registry to be a waste of money and that the Conservatives stand with hunters and farmers. If we have no issues with car registrations, if we can legislate that drivers and boaters prove that they can handle their vehicles and insist they carry insurance, why should we have a problem asking gun owners to register their firearms? Statistics does not support the suggestion that the gun registry does not save lives. By 2004, 69 per cent of suicides, homicides and accidental deaths in Canada involved long guns, a drop from 72 per cent of firearm deaths in 2001. And according to a report by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, the 2007 rate of murders with rifles and shotguns was 78% lower than in 1991, before gun control legislation. One only need to read Wendy Cukier’s paper Firearms Regulation: Canada in the International Context to see the real dangers of firearms and the economic price of gun deaths and injuries. Maybe some of the women who have lost their lives at the hands of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>International Women&#8217;s Day 2011</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2011/03/08/international-womens-day-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s International Women’s Day. A time to reflect on how far we have come and to look at where we still need to go. There will be many articles and tributes to significant women in the news today. But there are many more women who will not make the news because their contribution is not deemed news worthy. They are often heroes only to their own families. And even then they are not always given the recognition and appreciation that they are due. Single mothers struggling to raise their children with dignity. Mothers trying to balance work and family. Daughters, granddaughters and nieces caring for aging relatives. Over 40 years ago, the Royal Commission on the Status of Women recommended a national childcare program. Today availability of regulated childcare spaces for children under 5 is at a dismal 20%. In 2008, the government announced a new program to help seniors and their families cope with their ongoing care instead of forcing them into nursing homes. Instead, homecare waiting lists are longer than ever, with many ending up back in hospital or even dying before proper care is made available. Families(women) are now left struggling to cope with ever increasing care [...]]]></description>
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		<title>From the BPW International President: New Year&#8217;s Message</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2011/02/03/from-the-bpw-international-president-new-years-message/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the President: New Year&#8217;s Message Dear BPW Members worldwide As 2010 draws to a close, it is a time to reflect on the amazing accomplishments of this past year as we renew our thoughts and review our practices. A guiding light for me is always to reflect on the inspirational women from around the world that have gone before us. “The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving.” Many changes await us in the New Year and we must keep positive and open to finding sustainable solutions to advance BPW for the next 80 years. I have every confidence in the spirit that is BPW and the power that this brings when we all join forces and Make a Difference in the world. I would like to thank my Executive Board, Chairs of the Standing Committees, Staff, Past Presidents and many members from around the world for their continued hard work and commitment that has contributed to another great year of achievement. Next year brings the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and there will be many exciting BPW activities and events to celebrate this milestone in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Breaking News: BPW International Recognised and in Official Relations With World Health Organization (WHO)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Breaking News: BPW International Recognised and in Official Relations With World Health Organization (WHO) 24th January, GENEVA: At its Executive Board session in Geneva today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) considered reports prepared by the Standing Committee on nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) that recommended BPW International maintain its official relations with WHO for the next 3 years. Out of 69 NGOs that were considered, the Board noted with appreciation the contributions of only 54 NGOs and commended them for their continuing support. Gabrielle Gonzenbach, WHO Alt Representative, Geneva, attended the meeting on behalf of BPW International and was thrilled to see that BPW was one of the NGOs commended for its work. Michèle Gerber, WHO Permanent Representative, Geneva, said: &#8220;It is a pleasure and an honor to be the permanent representative person at WHO for BPW International. I look forward to working with the incoming chair to build on our agreed theme for the next triennium and trust that our affiliates will support this&#8221;. After hearing the news in New York, President Liz Benham said &#8220;It is wonderful that BPW has been able to maintain its status. We must work hard for the next 3 years to ensure that we keep [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wage gap widest for university-educated women</title>
		<link>http://bpwdurham.com/wordpress/2010/09/17/wage-gap-widest-for-university-educated-women/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Sue Calhoun, President Canadian Federation of Business &#038; Professional Women’s Clubs (BPW Canada) www.bpwcanada.com A good measure of the progress that women have made towards equality in Canada is education levels. Indeed, half of women aged 25 to 44 now have a post-secondary degree, according to Statistics Canada, compared to 40% of men. Women have closed the so- called education gap, and are participating in the paid labour force at a higher rate than ever before. The gap that hasn’t closed, however, is the wage gap, normally described as the difference between what women earn and what men earn working full-time for a full year. Despite significant progress made during the 1980s and 1990s to close the wage gap, the situation has now stalled and is, in fact, moving in reverse. In 2005 (most recent figures available, again according to Statistics Canada), women working full-time for the full year earned an average of $39,200 or 70% of the average $55,700 that men earned. In the mid-1990s, such women earned 72% as much as men. The wage gap is even greater for university-educated women. They earned just 68% as much as men in 2005, down from 75% a decade ago. [...]]]></description>
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