Every October since 1992, Canada celebrates Women's History Month, with the highlight being Person's Day on October 18. October has been selected because of the historical significance of the "Persons Case" decision of 1929, a landmark victory in the struggle of Canadian women for equality. Canada was governed by the British North America Act. It …
Union Calls for Permanent Fix to Problems at Veterans Affairs Canada
For Immediate Release September 28, 2020 The union representing employees at Veterans Affairs Canada is welcoming a report from the Parliamentary Budget Office on disability benefit processing by the department as support for their long-standing position that short-term measures will not fix the problems facing Veterans and the families when it comes to getting the …
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NATIONAL BI VISIBILITY DAY September 23
Also called Bisexual Pride Day, is an important way to recognize our bi+ friends and celebrate their identities. National Bi Visibility Day, is a brainchild of three bisexual activists Wendy Curry, Michael Page and Gigi Raven Wilbur, during a conference they were attending in Johannesburg, South Africa – the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference …
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
We, at the Union of Veterans Affairs Employees (UVAE), would like to acknowledge all our Indigenous brothers and sisters and celebrate their culture and diversity that are an important part of our Canadian history. To raise awareness and celebrate the Indigenous population, August 9th was proclaimed as the International Day of Indigenous People by the …
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Human Rights Calendar of Events
Human rights-related days of the year March 8 - International Women’s DayMarch 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationMay - Asian Heritage MonthMay 17 - International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHO)June 21 - National Indigenous DayJune 27 - Canadian Multiculturalism DayAugust 9 - International Day of the World’s Indigenous …
Letter to members June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020 Hello UVAE Members I hope you are all doing well and staying safe during these times. We have been in these unprecedented times for 14 weeks and unfortunately no one can predict when we will go back to a new norm. Our country has seen and continues to see many changes everyday. …