On March 8, the world marks International Women’s Day. This day celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements while also reminding one another of the work still left to reach true gender parity.

Events are held in many communities throughout Ontario on or around March 8. The Society is aware of the following events. If you would like to add additional events to this list, please e-mail Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler.

2017 Events

Toronto: IWD rally and march, March 11, 2017, 11AM, Medical Sciences Auditorium, 1 Kings College Circle. Indoor rally begins at 11AM, march departs at 1PM.

Peel: IWD celebration and brunch, March 5, 2017, 11AM, Galaxy Grand Convention Centre, 200 Advance Blvd. (north entrance), Brampton. Featuring keynote speaker, MPP Peggy Sattler. Tickets: $40, contact Gogi Bhandal to reserve yours at gbhandal@clc-ctc.ca.

#BeBoldForChange, Peel Committee Against Women Abuse, March 8, 2017, Sagan Convention Centre, 7180 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga, 5:30-9:00PM. Tickets available at https://interimplace.akaraisin.com/IWDPeel2017.

Toronto: Annual Mary Spratt Breakfast (followed by a walk to the IWD rally and march), March 11, 2017, 9:00-10:30AM, Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St., Toronto, for tickets phone 416.977.7274, $10.