Moncton — A bilingual forum will bring together political party leaders to discuss women's economic issues on October 11 at the Delta Hotels Beausejour in Moncton. The leaders of the Green Party, the Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party have confirmed their attendance; the Progressive Conservative Party had not yet confirmed its participation as of publication date.
The event is presented by the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity in partnership with the New Brunswick Multicultural Council, the New Brunswick Common Front for Social Justice, the Human Development Council, as well as the New Brunswick chapter of Child Care Now.
“We are thrilled to welcome the party leaders for this important and timely discussion. This forum will give them the opportunity to speak directly to New Brunswick women and outline their plans on the economic issues that concern them,” explained Raphaëlle Valay-Nadeau, Chair of the Coalition, on behalf of the participating organizations.
The forum will provide an opportunity for leaders to share their party's vision and commitments on a range of economic issues and their impact on New Brunswick women. The following issues will be addressed:
- Early learning and child care services
- Integration of racialized women in the job market
- Minimum wage
- Pay equity
“Women's issues are often sidelined in election campaigns. Yet they’re issues that affect New Brunswick,” adds Ms. Valay-Nadeau. “New Brunswick women will be actively listening for commitments on the issues that matter to them, and that will influence them at the ballot box."
The event will take place on October 11, 2024, from noon to 1:30 pm, at the Delta Hotels Beausejour in Moncton. The public is welcome to attend, but seating is limited. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided, and the forum will be broadcast on Rogers in the days following the event.
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