Wendy Kaur

1 week ago | thewalrus.ca | Wendy Kaur

When Prime Minister Mark Carney cut the position of cabinet minister of women and gender equality and youth, or WAGE, on March 14, Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah was in New York—ironically to attend the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The symbolism wasn’t lost on her, and neither was the sting. Owusu-Akyeeah, who is co-director of policy and advocacy at Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, shared the information in a group chat with colleagues.

2 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Wendy Kaur

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a fountain of wisdom. On March 29, the former “unofficial First Lady” of Canada was beaming as she greeted guests for a fireside chat at Toronto’s Event Centre where she served as the honorary "guest of inspiration" at TheSoulful Divorcée Event, hosted by Born For More. The former television host, who turns 50 on April 24, looked poised and confident as she spoke to a crowd of women, some of whom are seeking to reinvent themselves and take control.

2 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Wendy Kaur

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a fountain of wisdom. On March 29, the former “unofficial First Lady” of Canada was beaming as she greeted guests for a fireside chat at Toronto’s Event Centre where she served as the honorary "guest of inspiration" at TheSoulful Divorcée Event, hosted by Born For More. The former television host, who turns 50 on April 24, looked poised and confident as she spoke to a crowd of women, some of whom are seeking to reinvent themselves and take control.

3 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Wendy Kaur

Emily Jansson was injured when she suffered a massive — and rare — pulmonary embolism during her flight to Dubai. (Image via Emily Jansson/Getty Images)When Emily Jansson boarded her flight from Toronto to Dubai on Feb. 5, she had no idea her girls’ trip would take a dangerous turn. The 33-year-old wife and mother-of-two got up to go to the bathroom during the 13-hour direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Dubai International Airport — and collapsed.

3 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Wendy Kaur

Emily Jansson was injured when she suffered a massive — and rare — pulmonary embolism during her flight to Dubai. (Image via Emily Jansson/Getty Images)When Emily Jansson boarded her flight from Toronto to Dubai on Feb. 5, she had no idea her girls’ trip would take a dangerous turn. The 33-year-old wife and mother-of-two got up to go to the bathroom during the 13-hour direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Dubai International Airport — and collapsed.