The reaction across Canada has been swift and strong to our news last week of impending funding cuts to the CWHN and our partners in women’s health research.
Our story has been covered in major media in English and French and has also reached south of the border. Several bloggers have commented and organizations have put the word out on their websites.
Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill and the NDP’s critic on women’s issues, spoke out in Parliament on April 26, saying “This assault on women's equality sends a clear message: if our research contradicts the Conservatives' ideology, we have to pay the price.” Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette also spoke in favour of the program, saying, “… c'est avec une immense tristesse que je prends la parole pour déplorer la fin du Programme de contribution pour la santé des femmes.”
Thanks to all for this tremendous show of support!
See some of the commentary here:
Health Canada cuts funding to women’s health research groups Toronto Star
Health Canada's women's contribution program cut Winnipeg Free Press
Federal cuts to health groups hurt marginalized women, say critics The Tyee


