Today, MPP Cheri DiNovo introduced the first ‘Girl’s Government’ project, which has been started in Parkdale-High Park with students from Fern and Parkdale Public Schools. DiNovo began the project in September of 2008 and the girls have been meeting monthly.

As the first woman leader of Ontario’s NDP, it is my honour and privilege to celebrate alongside all mothers on this very special day.

Mothers are caretakers, nurses, chefs and event planners – and that’s before the workday begins.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is calling on the McGuinty government to step in and enforce employment standards protection for pregnant women and new moms.

“It’s unconscionable that in Ontario today, women are getting the pink slips for having children, with the economic crisis being used as an excuse. This is discriminatory and a violation of their human rights. The McGuinty Liberals must put a stop to this and ensure that no pregnant woman or new mother is forced to endure this ordeal,” said Horwath.

NDP Women’s Critic Cheri DiNovo is calling for an all-party women’s committee to examine violence against women in recognition of Women Abuse Prevention Month.

“It's not enough to simply acknowledge a Women Abuse Prevention Month. We need to proactively act to address the root causes of violence against women,” said DiNovo.

On International Women's Day, New Democrats are proud to unite with millions around the globe to recognize not just a day, but a long, rich history of extraordinary women who, against all odds, have made a difference.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, NDP Women’s Issues Critic Cheri DiNovo called on the McGuinty Liberals to keep its promise to introduce a Women’s and Gender Studies Course into the Ontario Secondary School Curriculum.