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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@8KM7QR54yrs4Y
Yes, but we should question whether capitalist businesses should exist.
@B43P7NP3wks3W
Only if they are appropriately educated and qualified. Not simply to match diversity laws. The existing diversity is not proportional to current employment positions
@9VGR4J96mos6MO
I dont think gender requirement is the issue at hand It should be The board of directors HAVING THE MOST QUALIFIED IN THE POSITION NOT JUST BY GENDER.
@9T6LHXR 7mos7MO
No, but there should be an increased awareness through meaningful conversation about social inequality as part of any corporation's onboarding process
@9JXW8SV1yr1Y
i think it would be nice to have some female representation, but i don't think that it should be a required thing.
@9HV74RQ1yr1Y
No, as hard requirements lack flexibility for many real world situations, however they should be encouraged to have a diverse board
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
Yes, but that could also be used to address barriers of entry for women as well, such as harassment, racism and sexism.
@9FFLRTL2yrs2Y
buisness should choose workers based on talent, not be required to
@9F76VPB2yrs2Y
Corporations should be controlled by their employees
@9F2XS9M2yrs2Y
I do believe that if a woman is qualified to have a position in board of directors, and she seemingly has more qualifications then other applicants she should be hired. Though, I do not believe that it is right to hire a woman into any position simply because she is a woman, that would be unethical to other applicants who are better suited for the job.
@9FM9QN92yrs2Y
No, it should not be a requirement. However, it depends if they're qualified.
@95J9PVW3yrs3Y
the best person for the job should get the job
@958MNJX3yrs3Y
if they can handle it then yes
@94VP9NS3yrs3Y
Take gender out of the equation, if they have the skills and ability for the job; they can do the job.
@8Z7J8MZNew Democratic3yrs3Y
We should encourage women to put themselves in positions of higher power
@8Z5JKZ53yrs3Y
no but businesses should not be required to have men on their board of directors either
@8VWXDZS4yrs4Y
Yes diversity is optimal and reflects the population better, but members should always most qualified regardless.
It doesn't matter, a business is a business and harmful regardless.
@8VSNK63New Democratic4yrs4Y
no, but the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace
@8VMT67T4yrs4Y
No, there are better ways to gain representation than mandates like this.
@8VMR4C94yrs4Y
Hire the right person for the job.
@8VH2MYFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but the government should do more to enable diversity in the workplace by encouraging and helping to develop women in business.
@8VFPMFX4yrs4Y
Gender should be a reason to hire someone. Skill and work ethic above all. But - woman should have equal rights when it comes to education and social structures allowing women to be equality prepared for jobs and likely allowing them to be hired for their skills.
@8VCHRF24yrs4Y
Tax credits for more diverse companies? Unsure
@MiladyBeeNew Democratic4yrs4Y
yes, and the government should give priority to their suppliers that do.
@8V99PQM4yrs4Y
No, board members should e the most qualified regardless of gender. However, businesses should be required to be employee-owned.
@8V3D4RDNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but supports should be in place to retain those women and properly utilize their expertise. We shouldn't be tokenizing women, or any other marginalized group
@8TZ74J64yrs4Y
Yes- As long as the female is qualified and not just there because of her gender
@8TV9K364yrs4Y
The board of directors should be decided by the workers, not the state and not the shareholders.
@8TTCZCY4yrs4Y
No, not require, but measures could be put in place for diversity's sake
@8TR7LCQ4yrs4Y
No, nobody should be allowed to be on a corporation's board of directors
No, and abolish all private business in favour of government-controlled industries
@8S3XL6F4yrs4Y
No, but we have to create an environment where women can climb up the corporate ladder on equal grounds with men.
@angiepin4yrs4Y
No, but the government should choose to only do business with companies that display active policies toward diversity at their highest levels
@8P36Q7F4yrs4Y
yes, if she shows the skills they need to be on it.
@8JKTRJHNew Democratic4yrs4Y
There needs to be more diversity in the workplace. Whether that be women, trans people, or nonbinary people. There shouldn't be a requirement to fill these token diversity places. Instead, there should be workshops implemented to fisht against bias and discrimination in the workplace.
No, but companies should do this anyway.
@8GRFR6X5yrs5Y
Businesses should pick the people most qualified for the job, regardless of gender. However they should also make a point of equally looking for men and women.
@8F3PG2ZConservative5yrs5Y
No, the job should go to any individual who has the greatest ability in the roll; regardless of gender, place of birth, race, orientation, ect...
@8DZBDK45yrs5Y
Yes, but specifically Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour.
It really depends on the qualifications the person has, regardless of gender. Whether it be man or woman or anything in between, the most qualified should be appointed first.
@8DFRYM2Libertarian5yrs5Y
It should not be required but there should not be any discrimination between male board of directors and female board of directors.
@8CSXYMT5yrs5Y
Yes, if the woman knows what she is doing
@9SBW2FD8mos8MO
No, as long as the person has not been charged with a crime and is qualified.
Yes, but also have other programs to help empower women, such as affordable childcare, as well as programs which help everyone understand the value women's equality creates for society.
@96XW63R2yrs2Y
It should be your own choice
@8ZS6PXP3yrs3Y
Government should not make rules for private business but support the businesses being non bias whe it comes to gender. Only qualified should be elected, no matter on gender
@8HFZQVL5yrs5Y
Yes if qualified individuals apply
@8TMJV2L4yrs4Y
Yes as long as they are qualified for the job
It really depends upon the business, but women's voices and concerns should absolutely be heard by businesses, as a way to help strive for more equality in the workplace, and make workplaces safer for everyone.
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