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Quick recap of local annual general meetings

This context imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic had an impact on how we at CAPE conduct our national tour of local annual general meetings. While we missed the chance to meet our members in person, we managed to tour to meet with CAPE members virtually.

United against gender-based violence

On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were killed at the Polytechnique of Montréal because they were women. The horror of this tragedy brought us to pay greater attention to gender-based violence.

Speakers’ Series: Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace

In 2020, CAPE expanded its educational program by introducing the Speakers’ Series. The series of knowledge events kicked off recently with CAPE’s very first panel discussion about anti-Black racism in the workplace.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On December 3 every year since 1992, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day aims to raise awareness of the reality and struggles of people with disabilities in all aspects of life, whether social, economic, political or cultural.

Fall Economic Statement – Quick Review

On November 30, Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance, presented the Government's long-awaited Fall Economic Statement, which outlines its “fiscal policies for dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as plans for restructuring and rebuilding the economy.”