In December 2014, the German government announced a new rule which would require German companies to fill 30% of their board seats with women. The 2013 Catalyst Census found that 20.8% of board seats in corporate Canada are held by women. This is less than the UK (22.8%) and Australia (23.6%). In 2014 the Boards of Directors Modernization Act was introduced to the Canadian Senate. It would require the boards of directors of public companies, state-owned enterprises, and certain financial institutions would have to comprise at least 40% women and 40% men. In 2016 the measure had not been acted on. In Norway 35.5% of boards contain women directors which is the highest percentage in the world.
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@8Q9GZTD4yrs4Y
Private companies shouldn't exist
@8PNHNSW4yrs4Y
Equality, just in general
@B244VCM4mos4MO
It shouldn't be a requirement, however, the person with the most qualifications should be the one to be hired. Gender religion Creed any of that should not be taken into account ever
@MiladyBeeNew Democratic4yrs4Y
yes, and the government should give priority to their suppliers that do.
No, and abolish all private business in favour of government-controlled industries
@9C6GS8T2yrs2Y
No, we should abolish systematic sexism to allow completely unbiased opinions to flourish.
@8TMJV2L4yrs4Y
Yes as long as they are qualified for the job
@8P5G6SW4yrs4Y
No company should have a board
@8P3ZQ4P4yrs4Y
Not require it but hire more women.
@5643HNN4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be qualified for the position and not included simply because they're a woman
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
No, but women should have an equal chance to men and we must do more to challenge gender discrimination.
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