Maureen Halushak

Journalist and story gatherer Christine Genier is a Woman of the Year for speaking her truth at all costs. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The blogger, reporter and television host is a Chatelaine 2020 Woman of the Year for holding others—as well as herself—accountable. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The president of the Canadian Space Agency is a Woman of the Year for being the first woman to take on a galactically huge role. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The author is a Woman of the Year for fostering a community of hope and compassion. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The labour organizer is a Woman of the Year for providing a lifeline to migrant farm workers. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The fashion designer and founder of the 15 Percent Pledge is a Woman of the Year for stating that Black entrepreneurs deserve more. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The author and photographer is a Woman of the Year for (stunningly) telling stories that have often gone untold. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The documentarian is a Woman of the Year for issuing a call to arms for beauty consumers. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The federal Green Party leader is a Woman of the Year for prying open the door of Canadian politics. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

The actor is a Woman of the Year for making us laugh when we needed it most. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

Canada's Chief Public Health Officer is a Woman of the Year for guiding us through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Here, she shares her own highlight from this highly eventful year.

I just can’t understand why grouping such distinct identities together is necessary—or how it could be beneficial to any of the identities in question. It turns out I’m not alone.