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National Post
2 days ago
- General
- National Post
'Liberals are engaging in bad faith politics': Feminist Conservatives fight back
Article content American politics can be a distraction, we agree, and labelling Canadian conservatives as MAGA acolytes is manipulative. But we also agree the federal Conservatives could have done better in the last election, engaging more effectively with female voters, making stronger connections between issues that matter to women — for example, reducing violent crime on streets. 'There was a way their platform could have taken down a lot of this rhetoric on the left about women's rights,' Stella says, 'because, frankly, it's just sensational.' Article content 'The weaponization of feminism, weaponizing what it is to be a conservative,' Stella observes, 'is really frustrating.' There are many women in the conservative movement, she suggests, pointing to Rona Ambrose as one example, who are strong independent thinkers and wouldn't join a party that's actively trying to harm them. Article content Yet it's sometimes difficult to have rational discussions with people, Seniru observes, when they can't explain what underpins their distrust of conservative leadership. 'When I speak with female friends, some of them are conservative, some are not,' Seniru says. Some just believe these things about Poilievre — such as, he's anti-immigrant. 'When I ask why, they say, 'Oh, it's just the vibe that I get.' How do you try to course-correct a vibe?' he shrugs. Article content Do optics influence public perceptions of equality; for example, Prime Minister Mark Carney's gender-balanced cabinet? Seniru is skeptical; he sees Carney's decision to not appoint a gender-balanced cabinet during the election as a ploy to convince conservative-learning voters he wasn't a DEI crusader, like his predecessor. However, he notes, once elected, Carney reverted to diversity quotas. Article content Stella's response is more personal: 'I never want to be told that I got my job or that I'm in a position of power because there's a quota,' she declares. 'Being told that because I'm a woman, things are going to be harder,' that's a message that can be very harmful, she adds. Article content 'We support women when they are liberal and as soon as an unapologetically conservative woman comes to the front,' Stella asserts, 'all of a sudden, that support goes away.' Pointing to people like Alberta NDP opposition leader Naheed Nenshi — who refers to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as a 'pick-me girl' and 'selfie-queen' — Stella suggests this idea of empowering women disappears when the female doesn't fit the narrative of what we think a girl boss should be. Article content Article content Although social media is often identified as a culprit in the deepening divide between young men and women, both Seniru and Stella credit Poilievre's success to a solid online presence over the last few years. And yet, we agree, where are the female influencers in this space? That could make a difference. Conservative females in Canada can't seem to find their Jordan Peterson. Article content And all that sloganeering in the last election, how did that land with young voters? Both Stella and Seniru roll their eyes and submit: You might attract attention with slogans, but younger generations, males and females, also crave substance. Article content 'We're tired of having Boomers think we just care about funny memes,' Stella says, with a chuckle. Article content
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Children First Canada Celebrates 10 Years of Impact and Honours 10 Iconic Champions for Children
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Children First Canada (CFC) is proud to mark its 10th anniversary by celebrating a decade of impact in advancing the rights and well-being of children, and by honouring 10 extraordinary Canadian leaders with the Champions for Children Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership has significantly shaped policies, programs, and public awareness in support of Canada's 8 million children. The honourees will be celebrated at two milestone events, beginning today in Toronto (May 27 at the St. Regis Hotel) and Calgary (September 23 at the Fairmont Palliser), from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. These celebrations bring together champions from across business, philanthropy, healthcare, public service, and civil society. 2025 Champions for Children Award Recipients: The Hon. Rona Ambrose, Deputy Chairwoman, TD Securities Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society Darren Entwistle, CEO, TELUS Mary Jo Haddad, Founding Chair of CFC, Chancellor of the University of Windsor, Corporate Director, Past President and CEO of SickKids Wes Hall, Founder, BlackNorth Initiative, Chancellor of University of Toronto Gail O'Brien, Past Chair of CFC, Trustee of SickKids, Strategic Advisor to O'Brien Institute of Public Health and One Child Every Child Alex Munter, CEO, Canadian Medical Association Kathleen Taylor, Chair of SickKids, Chancellor of York University, Past Chair of RBC Benjie Thomas, CEO, KPMG Canada Karen Young, CEO, United Way of Calgary and Area In Memoriam The Hon. Landon Pearson, O.C., "The Children's Senator" and founder of the Landon Pearson Centre for the Study of Childhood and Children's Rights "Our Champions for Children have raised their hands and taken action in the face of tremendous challenges facing Canada's kids," said Sara Austin, Founder & CEO of Children First Canada. "Together, we've made enormous progress, but our work is far from over. Canada ranks just 66th on the Kids Rights Index. We are renewing our commitment to make this the best place in the world for kids to grow up." A Decade of ImpactSince its founding in 2015, Children First Canada has become the leading national charity focused on children's rights. Through research, advocacy, and youth empowerment—including the flagship Raising Canada report—CFC has spotlighted critical threats to childhood and mobilized action. CFC has directly impacted the lives of over 8 million children through initiatives like the Young Canadians' Parliament, National Child Day, and the Being, Belonging, Becoming program. Later this year, CFC will also host the Future is NOW! Awards to honour 10 outstanding young changemakers across Canada. Join the CelebrationProceeds from the events will directly support CFC's research, advocacy, and youth-led programs. Donations made will be matched up to 50% through Rogers Birdies for Kids. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit: Media Availability:Sara Austin, award recipients, and youth leaders will be available for interviews at the Toronto event on May 27. To coordinate, please contact: Andrea Chrysanthouachrysanthou@ 416-797-8194 About Children First CanadaChildren First Canada is a national charity dedicated to making Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. Through research, advocacy, and youth empowerment, CFC defends children's rights and equips the next generation to lead SOURCE Children First Canada View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Children First Canada Celebrates 10 Years of Impact and Honours 10 Iconic Champions for Children
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Children First Canada (CFC) is proud to mark its 10th anniversary by celebrating a decade of impact in advancing the rights and well-being of children, and by honouring 10 extraordinary Canadian leaders with the Champions for Children Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership has significantly shaped policies, programs, and public awareness in support of Canada's 8 million children. The honourees will be celebrated at two milestone events, beginning today in Toronto (May 27 at the St. Regis Hotel) and Calgary (September 23 at the Fairmont Palliser), from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. These celebrations bring together champions from across business, philanthropy, healthcare, public service, and civil society. 2025 Champions for Children Award Recipients: The Hon. Rona Ambrose, Deputy Chairwoman, TD Securities Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society Darren Entwistle, CEO, TELUS Mary Jo Haddad, Founding Chair of CFC, Chancellor of the University of Windsor, Corporate Director, Past President and CEO of SickKids Wes Hall, Founder, BlackNorth Initiative, Chancellor of University of Toronto Gail O'Brien, Past Chair of CFC, Trustee of SickKids, Strategic Advisor to O'Brien Institute of Public Health and One Child Every Child Alex Munter, CEO, Canadian Medical Association Kathleen Taylor, Chair of SickKids, Chancellor of York University, Past Chair of RBC Benjie Thomas, CEO, KPMG Canada Karen Young, CEO, United Way of Calgary and Area In Memoriam The Hon. Landon Pearson, O.C., "The Children's Senator" and founder of the Landon Pearson Centre for the Study of Childhood and Children's Rights "Our Champions for Children have raised their hands and taken action in the face of tremendous challenges facing Canada's kids," said Sara Austin, Founder & CEO of Children First Canada. "Together, we've made enormous progress, but our work is far from over. Canada ranks just 66th on the Kids Rights Index. We are renewing our commitment to make this the best place in the world for kids to grow up." A Decade of Impact Since its founding in 2015, Children First Canada has become the leading national charity focused on children's rights. Through research, advocacy, and youth empowerment—including the flagship Raising Canada report—CFC has spotlighted critical threats to childhood and mobilized action. CFC has directly impacted the lives of over 8 million children through initiatives like the Young Canadians' Parliament, National Child Day, and the Being, Belonging, Becoming program. Later this year, CFC will also host the Future is NOW! Awards to honour 10 outstanding young changemakers across Canada. Join the Celebration Proceeds from the events will directly support CFC's research, advocacy, and youth-led programs. Donations made will be matched up to 50% through Rogers Birdies for Kids. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit: Media Availability: Sara Austin, award recipients, and youth leaders will be available for interviews at the Toronto event on May 27. To coordinate, please contact: Andrea Chrysanthou [email protected] 416-797-8194 About Children First Canada Children First Canada is a national charity dedicated to making Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. Through research, advocacy, and youth empowerment, CFC defends children's rights and equips the next generation to lead change.
