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7 Stealth Techniques Female MPs Use To Deal With Chauvinism On The Job

7 Stealth Techniques Female MPs Use To Deal With Chauvinism On The Job

How female MPs get creative to make sure their points are heard.

A Whopping 86% Of Female MPs Have Experienced Sexism In Politics

A Whopping 86% Of Female MPs Have Experienced Sexism In Politics

It’s clear that sexism is alive and well In Ottawa. Female politicians tell Chatelaine what they have to contend with on the job (And it’s not pretty).

What It’s Really Like To Climb A Mountain

What It’s Really Like To Climb A Mountain

I just told myself to keep going—despite the frigid temperatures, blazing sun and sudden avalanches.

Why Treasure Hunters Flock To Nova Scotia's Oak Island

Why Treasure Hunters Flock To Nova Scotia's Oak Island

Sometimes called ‘Hoax Island,’ this tourist trap has for centuries been rumoured to feature buried treasure. No one’s ever found it, but the island’s legend continues to grow.

It's Impossible To Overstate How Badass Jennifer Lopez Is In Hustlers

It's Impossible To Overstate How Badass Jennifer Lopez Is In Hustlers

Pete Davidson has nothing on this BDE queen.

What It's Really Like To Be A Woman in Canadian Politics

What It's Really Like To Be A Woman in Canadian Politics

After hearing from 86 of Canada's 91 female MPs, one thing became clear—if we want to see more women in government, there’s a lot of work left to be done.

What Is The Most Pressing Issue Facing Canadians This Election?

What Is The Most Pressing Issue Facing Canadians This Election?

To answer the question, we asked female MPs. There was a surprising consensus.

For Jane Philpott And Elizabeth May, It’s Not A Power Grab—It’s A Power Share

For Jane Philpott And Elizabeth May, It’s Not A Power Grab—It’s A Power Share

In the next sitting of Parliament, Elizabeth May and Jane Philpott want to see a different kind of politics.

9 Must-see Moments From The 2019 National Leaders Debate

9 Must-see Moments From The 2019 National Leaders Debate

Andrew Scheer, Elizabeth May and Jagmeet Singh challenged each other on big, powerful issues—and, of course, directed fire at the prime minister who wasn’t in the room

I Left My Kids And Husband To Find Myself

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I Left My Kids And Husband To Find Myself

In 2011, Jennifer Venner chose to completely upend her life at home to end a toxic codependant relationship. Now at the age of 47, she is finally living the life she has always wanted to live.

Downton Abbey Is Back, Supersized For The Big Screen

Downton Abbey Is Back, Supersized For The Big Screen

Fans of the hugely popular show can now plunge into the movie, which offers all of the series’ visual and narrative treats.

The Canadian Researcher Who Is Trying To Break The Cycle Of Trauma

The Canadian Researcher Who Is Trying To Break The Cycle Of Trauma

After finding out what happened in her own family, Amy Bombay has made it her life’s work to stop the destructive and repetitive pattern of intergeneration trauma.