Women are a minority in Canadian boardrooms and the “glacial” pace of progress means it could take decades to reach gender parity, according to a report released this week by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
“Our daughters, our granddaughters, would not see a world where they are ultimately equitable … and that’s just not reasonable when you think about it in 2024,” said senior research director Marwa Abdou, lead author of the report.
Abdou said women have made gains in overall employment, making up 48 per cent of the workforce. But many never reach the most senior ranks — the most recent data shows
