An International Women's Day theme so nice they had to use it twice
March 2, 2009
Georgia Straight
By Pieta Woolley

On Sunday (March 8), Canada will join the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Strangely, though, Status of Women Canada seems to have run out of themes.

In 2008, the theme was “Strong Women, Strong World”, ….This year’s theme is “Strong Leadership. Strong Women. Strong World: Equality”. ….If Status of Women is running out of ideas, I have 10 Canada-specific themes in mind. How about:

….2011: “Finally, universal childcare so we can use those expensive university degrees before we’re seniors”….

2016: “Wages we can all live with—even if we stay home with kids or elders”….