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Continuing with remote participation can make Parliament more inclusive

Updated: Sep 29, 2022

Hybrid parliaments can be more welcoming for women and other under-represented groups but must be designed with equity and accessibility in mind.

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault rises virtually during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 14_Continuing with remote participation can make Parliament more inclusive

After two years of pandemic-enforced remote work, many workplaces across Canada are determining the ideal balance between in-person and remote work. Parliament must do the same.


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