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Nancy Peckford is the executive director of Equal Voice.

Feds seriously up game on housing crisis, but smaller municipalities could be left behind

Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 23, 2023
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Sean Fraser, pictured Oct. 5, 2023. The introduction of the Housing Accelerator Fund represents a seismic shift in how the federal government has opted to directly intervene in the housing landscape in profound ways across the country, writes North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 23, 2023
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 23, 2023
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Sean Fraser, pictured Oct. 5, 2023. The introduction of the Housing Accelerator Fund represents a seismic shift in how the federal government has opted to directly intervene in the housing landscape in profound ways across the country, writes North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 23, 2023
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Sean Fraser, pictured Oct. 5, 2023. The introduction of the Housing Accelerator Fund represents a seismic shift in how the federal government has opted to directly intervene in the housing landscape in profound ways across the country, writes North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 23, 2023
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 23, 2023
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Sean Fraser, pictured Oct. 5, 2023. The introduction of the Housing Accelerator Fund represents a seismic shift in how the federal government has opted to directly intervene in the housing landscape in profound ways across the country, writes North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 5, 2018
Women pictured on March 7, 2017, as part of Equal Voice's Daughter of the Vote initiative, which brought 338 young women from across Canada to the Hill for a three-day orientation session. On Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 p.m., Equal Voice will be launching at the National Arts Centre, a series of tools to encourage and equip more women to become effective candidates. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 5, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 5, 2018
Women pictured on March 7, 2017, as part of Equal Voice's Daughter of the Vote initiative, which brought 338 young women from across Canada to the Hill for a three-day orientation session. On Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 p.m., Equal Voice will be launching at the National Arts Centre, a series of tools to encourage and equip more women to become effective candidates. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | September 17, 2018
People pictured at Ottawa Women's March on Jan. 20, 2017. Currently, only 27 per cent of our current crop of MPs are women, so there’s lots of room for progress. But improvement will only come with many more women on the ballot in what are understood to be winnable ridings, however parties deem them so, writes Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | September 17, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | September 17, 2018
People pictured at Ottawa Women's March on Jan. 20, 2017. Currently, only 27 per cent of our current crop of MPs are women, so there’s lots of room for progress. But improvement will only come with many more women on the ballot in what are understood to be winnable ridings, however parties deem them so, writes Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 11, 2018
Progressive Conservative MPPs Christine Elliott, left, and Caroline Mulroney, right, flank incoming Premier Doug Ford. Ontarians elected women to fill 39 per cent of the seats in Ontario's legislature, tops in the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 11, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 11, 2018
Progressive Conservative MPPs Christine Elliott, left, and Caroline Mulroney, right, flank incoming Premier Doug Ford. Ontarians elected women to fill 39 per cent of the seats in Ontario's legislature, tops in the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 21, 2018
NDP MP Christine Moore, pictured at her press conference on May 14 in her Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Que., riding where she denied the allegations of sexual misconduct against a former Canadian soldier. Screen capture courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 21, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 21, 2018
NDP MP Christine Moore, pictured at her press conference on May 14 in her Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Que., riding where she denied the allegations of sexual misconduct against a former Canadian soldier. Screen capture courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 30, 2018
Julie Lalonde, a well-known and highly credible Ottawa-based feminist advocate with much expertise in harassment, offered Liberals a workshop last weekend at their policy convention. But her efforts were derided by a small number of vocal opponents because Liberal MP Kent Hehr attended the workshop. She was left to defend the accusation that she was not providing a safe space for survivors, something that had never been intended as part of the workshop. Screenshot
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 30, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 30, 2018
Julie Lalonde, a well-known and highly credible Ottawa-based feminist advocate with much expertise in harassment, offered Liberals a workshop last weekend at their policy convention. But her efforts were derided by a small number of vocal opponents because Liberal MP Kent Hehr attended the workshop. She was left to defend the accusation that she was not providing a safe space for survivors, something that had never been intended as part of the workshop. Screenshot
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 16, 2018
More speakers are expected now that the Labour-7 (L7) trade union leaders have also wrapped up their G7 related meetings with Justin Trudeau and a collection of largely female ministers, including Patti Hajdu, Maryam Monsef, François-Philippe Champagne, and Chrystia Freeland, pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 16, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 16, 2018
More speakers are expected now that the Labour-7 (L7) trade union leaders have also wrapped up their G7 related meetings with Justin Trudeau and a collection of largely female ministers, including Patti Hajdu, Maryam Monsef, François-Philippe Champagne, and Chrystia Freeland, pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 2, 2018
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld, pictured last Monday night at the first Women on the Hill reception. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 2, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 2, 2018
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld, pictured last Monday night at the first Women on the Hill reception. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | March 26, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was recognized by Equal Voice for his unflappable commitment to amplifying women’s role in public life. In 2015, when Mr. Trudeau appointed his gender balanced cabinet, he was the first prime minister to do so in Canada’s history, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph courtesy of Equal Voice
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | March 26, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | March 26, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was recognized by Equal Voice for his unflappable commitment to amplifying women’s role in public life. In 2015, when Mr. Trudeau appointed his gender balanced cabinet, he was the first prime minister to do so in Canada’s history, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph courtesy of Equal Voice
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 5, 2018
This rare and honest discussion about the perversions of politics should be mandatory viewing for all Canadians, including Conservative MP Michelle Rempel’s highly astute deconstruction of what makes Parliament Hill tick. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 5, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 5, 2018
This rare and honest discussion about the perversions of politics should be mandatory viewing for all Canadians, including Conservative MP Michelle Rempel’s highly astute deconstruction of what makes Parliament Hill tick. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 15, 2018
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, 30, pictured at House Affairs Committee meeting with Conservative MP Scott Reid, will be the first person in Canadian federal political history to have a child while working as a cabinet minister. The Hill Times by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 15, 2018
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 15, 2018
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, 30, pictured at House Affairs Committee meeting with Conservative MP Scott Reid, will be the first person in Canadian federal political history to have a child while working as a cabinet minister. The Hill Times by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 13, 2017
Minister of Labour, Patty Hajdu is setting a new standard for federally regulated industries and, notably, Parliament Hill employees, including those of MPs and Senators. Long overdue, innovative measures are being proposed that will finally provide better recourse for employees confronting sexual harassment and bullying. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 13, 2017
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 13, 2017
Minister of Labour, Patty Hajdu is setting a new standard for federally regulated industries and, notably, Parliament Hill employees, including those of MPs and Senators. Long overdue, innovative measures are being proposed that will finally provide better recourse for employees confronting sexual harassment and bullying. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 20, 2017
Equal Voice in Calgary today gave Premier Rachel Notley, pictured in 2015, its prestigious EVE Award for her commitment to advancing women in the public sphere. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 20, 2017
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 20, 2017
Equal Voice in Calgary today gave Premier Rachel Notley, pictured in 2015, its prestigious EVE Award for her commitment to advancing women in the public sphere. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | September 18, 2017
Hillary Clinton, pictured Nov. 2, 2016. Now that Ms. Clinton has written a book which documents her extraordinary U.S. presidential run, she is being pilloried by one too many commentators, often male, for daring to speak up, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | September 18, 2017
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | September 18, 2017
Hillary Clinton, pictured Nov. 2, 2016. Now that Ms. Clinton has written a book which documents her extraordinary U.S. presidential run, she is being pilloried by one too many commentators, often male, for daring to speak up, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 5, 2017
After the federal election, and in light of a newly appointed gender balanced cabinet, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government made online GBA training mandatory for most of their political staffers, including those in the PMO. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 5, 2017
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 5, 2017
After the federal election, and in light of a newly appointed gender balanced cabinet, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government made online GBA training mandatory for most of their political staffers, including those in the PMO. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 22, 2017
B.C. Premier Christy Clark, pictured in this file photo with B.C. Liberal MPs, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Joyce Murray, Sukh Dhaliwal, and Hedy Fry, pictured in this file photo on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 22, 2017
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 22, 2017
B.C. Premier Christy Clark, pictured in this file photo with B.C. Liberal MPs, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Joyce Murray, Sukh Dhaliwal, and Hedy Fry, pictured in this file photo on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 30, 2017
Women protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in Ottawa on Jan. 21, 2017. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 30, 2017
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 30, 2017
Women protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in Ottawa on Jan. 21, 2017. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 16, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Labour Minister Patty Hajdu, Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, pictured Jan. 10, 2017, at Rideau. Ms. Freeland is the first female Foreign Affairs minister since Barbara McDougall who was External Affairs minister in Brian Mulroney's government from 1991-93. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 16, 2017
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | January 16, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Labour Minister Patty Hajdu, Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, pictured Jan. 10, 2017, at Rideau. Ms. Freeland is the first female Foreign Affairs minister since Barbara McDougall who was External Affairs minister in Brian Mulroney's government from 1991-93. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 28, 2016
Sandra Jansen courageously called out some members of her own party, among others, for their sexist bullying and harassment as she prepared for a leadership bid against Jason Kenney, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph courtesy of Sandra Jansen's Facebook
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 28, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 28, 2016
Sandra Jansen courageously called out some members of her own party, among others, for their sexist bullying and harassment as she prepared for a leadership bid against Jason Kenney, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph courtesy of Sandra Jansen's Facebook
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 14, 2016
Hillary Clinton, pictured Nov. 9. The world needs a ground game around the globe to get more women elected, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph screen capture of CNN
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 14, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | November 14, 2016
Hillary Clinton, pictured Nov. 9. The world needs a ground game around the globe to get more women elected, writes Nancy Peckford. Photograph screen capture of CNN
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 31, 2016
International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland was recently called not grown-up by the opposition after the CETA trade deal ran into trouble last week. Photograph courtesy of WTO
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 31, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 31, 2016
International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland was recently called not grown-up by the opposition after the CETA trade deal ran into trouble last week. Photograph courtesy of WTO
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | October 24, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | October 24, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | October 24, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 10, 2016
Liberal MP Pam Damoff, Equal Voice national chair Lynne Hamilton, Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu, Equal Voice's Nancy Peckford, and Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld. Photograph courtesy of Lynne Hamilton
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 10, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | October 10, 2016
Liberal MP Pam Damoff, Equal Voice national chair Lynne Hamilton, Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu, Equal Voice's Nancy Peckford, and Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld. Photograph courtesy of Lynne Hamilton
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | September 21, 2016
PCO official Isabelle Mondou and Minister of Democratic Institutions Maryam Monsef were among the 20 per cent of female witnesses at the Electoral Reform Committee this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | September 21, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | September 21, 2016
PCO official Isabelle Mondou and Minister of Democratic Institutions Maryam Monsef were among the 20 per cent of female witnesses at the Electoral Reform Committee this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | August 29, 2016
While the emergence of female provincial leaders such as Alberta Premier Rachel Notley shows progress, women who enter politics still face harsher treatment than their male colleagues, writes Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | August 29, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | August 29, 2016
While the emergence of female provincial leaders such as Alberta Premier Rachel Notley shows progress, women who enter politics still face harsher treatment than their male colleagues, writes Nancy Peckford. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 27, 2016
In a world where women remain a distinct minority in elected office, the death of Jo Cox, who was a passionate and outspoken advocate for the disadvantaged, in addition to being a mother of young children, is a devastating blow. Screen capture courtesy CNN
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 27, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 27, 2016
In a world where women remain a distinct minority in elected office, the death of Jo Cox, who was a passionate and outspoken advocate for the disadvantaged, in addition to being a mother of young children, is a devastating blow. Screen capture courtesy CNN
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 15, 2016
While some applauded British Columbia Premier Christy Clark’s courage, many others criticized the premier as playing the sympathy card. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 15, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 15, 2016
While some applauded British Columbia Premier Christy Clark’s courage, many others criticized the premier as playing the sympathy card. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 13, 2016
This past week, Hillary Clinton made history when she became the first woman to secure the nomination of a major party for president of the United States. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 13, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 13, 2016
This past week, Hillary Clinton made history when she became the first woman to secure the nomination of a major party for president of the United States. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 13, 2016
This past week, Hillary Clinton made history when she became the first woman to secure the nomination of a major party for president of the United States. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 13, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD, GRACE LORE | June 13, 2016
This past week, Hillary Clinton made history when she became the first woman to secure the nomination of a major party for president of the United States. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 1, 2016
Mira Ahmad, second from right, seated with Liberal party president Anna Gainey, left, and leader Justin Trudeau, was named president of the Young Liberals at the party's Winnipeg convention on the weekend. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 1, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | June 1, 2016
Mira Ahmad, second from right, seated with Liberal party president Anna Gainey, left, and leader Justin Trudeau, was named president of the Young Liberals at the party's Winnipeg convention on the weekend. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 23, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 23, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 23, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 9, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 9, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | May 9, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 25, 2016
NDP MP Christine Moore, pictured in her Confederation Building office with her baby Daphnée. Every Friday while Parliament is sitting, Ms. Moore makes the seven-plus hour drive back to her riding in northern Quebec, often alone and sometimes in bad weather with her baby. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Loup Doudard
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 25, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | April 25, 2016
NDP MP Christine Moore, pictured in her Confederation Building office with her baby Daphnée. Every Friday while Parliament is sitting, Ms. Moore makes the seven-plus hour drive back to her riding in northern Quebec, often alone and sometimes in bad weather with her baby. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Loup Doudard
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | March 21, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | March 21, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | March 21, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 29, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 29, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 29, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 8, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 8, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | February 8, 2016
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | December 18, 2015
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | December 18, 2015
Opinion | BY NANCY PECKFORD | December 18, 2015