The problem of gender equality is one of the primary concerns of Canada. With the modernization of society, there is a need for additional measures to ensure the rights of women all over the country. The idea of improving their life has led to the appearance of numerous activists and their actions might have greater consequences for the expansion of rights in society as a whole.
The policy of Canada in terms of women focuses on the provision of their fundamental rights. They include “sexual and reproductive health and rights” and treatment of diseases (Trudeau, 2018, p. 1651). The necessity of such measures is conditioned by the vulnerability of women during pregnancy. Moreover, one of the most vulnerable population groups in Canada is indigenous women (Trudeau, 2018). They require special attention not only because of the threat to health but also due to the non-observance of their basic rights.
This policy might lead to significant changes in Canadian society. According to Thomas (2017), women are struggling to receive equal opportunities in politics. Once this objective is achieved, they will have more influence in terms of basic rights. Their representation in the government would allow women to solve the problems on an individual level. Another change that is likely to happen is the improvement of conditions for indigenous women of Canada with the use of the rights-based approach described by Koutouki et al. (2018). The application of international human rights norms to this population group would improve their quality of life.
There are several measures to be taken in terms of the provision of basic human rights to women in Canada. They would promote the improvement not only in the lives of individuals but also on the level of communities and the country as a whole. The designed programs, once implemented, would result in the provision of equal rights to all the citizens of Canada.
References
Koutouki, K., Lofts, K., & Davidian, G. (2018). A rights-based approach to indigenous women and gender inequities in resource development in northern Canada. Review of European, Comparative & International Environmental Law, 27(1), 3–74. Web.
Thomas, M. (2017). Equality of opportunity but not result: Women and federal conservatives in Canada. In J.P. Lewis & J. Everitt (Eds.), The Blueprint: Conservative parties and their impact on Canadian politics (pp. 129-149). University of Toronto Press.
Trudeau, J. (2018). Canada’s vision for global health and gender equality. The Lancet, 391(10131), 1651–1653. Web.