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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@8VSNKNG4yrs4Y
whoever is more deserving of the position regardless of its a man or woman
@8CQKQGR5yrs5Y
a little shocked by the question...giving i figured the issue of women's rights were mostly a thing of the past. The most qualified of course...which could be either or equally
@B3G2PTY1mo1MO
If they’re are capable of, educated, and proven to be able to do the job. Not just because they are a woman.
@B2PL9QC2mos2MO
It shouldn't be required, but there should be measures to ensure the most qualified candidates are being selected regardless of gender, which in most if not all cases will include women.
@9D6R7J42yrs2Y
It always depend on qualifications, skills and effort regardless of gender.
@9D6GT9B2yrs2Y
Board members should be the most qualified persons available, regardless of gender - and the government has no place getting involved in the affairs of managing private enterprise.
@8TN4GLW4yrs4Y
No, businesses function best when they’re run by men.
@96G8YP52yrs2Y
Yes, but they need to be qualified.
@8XKT3BG3yrs3Y
No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender, and the government don't get to require anything from private businesses.
@8VKXNYV4yrs4Y
Yes, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender
Should be the best person for the job
@98WZ87R2yrs2Y
Hire based on competence
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