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.

NDP MPPs Cheri DiNovo and Andrea Horwath held a press conference today with former MPP Marilyn Churley to highlight a resolution encouraging the legislature to elect a woman as Speaker following the provincial election.

NDP Leader Howard Hampton and NDP Women’s Critic Andrea Horwath issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:

“On behalf of New Democrats, it is an honour and privilege to recognize March 8th, as the 30th International Women’s Day.”

New Democrat MPPs Andrea Horwath (Hamilton East) and Shelley Martel (Nickel Belt) sounded the alarm today over massive cuts to The Scarborough Hospital’s Sexual Assault Care Centre, which will cripple its ability to provide medical treatment to women who have been raped.

NDP Leader Howard Hampton and NDP Women’s Critic Andrea Horwath kicked off Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario today by demanding the McGuinty Liberals stop refusing to meet with a coalition of women’s groups.