Gender Equality in the Canadian Armed Forces

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT (UTC–04:00)
Public Event: Panel Discussion
Oct
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"Canadian Forces Capt. Karoline Martin, a nurse with the Canadian Forces Health Services Center, gives a child a sticker after an examination during a medical clinic April 15, 2013, in Caluco, El Salvador". Photo by TSgt Mark Wyatt [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Centre for International Governance Innovation are pleased to host a discussion with experts from the Canadian Armed Forces on Gender Equality in the Canadian military. Major Julie Labrecque, Warrant Officer Stephanie Cyr and Master Corporal Emelie Pilon will join Dr. Bessma Momani, CIGI Fellow and UW Professor at the BSIA, to discuss the CAF Diversity Strategy and related initiatives, as well as relating their personal experiences and lessons learned during their respective careers in uniform.