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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@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
No, but women should have an equal chance to men and we must do more to challenge gender discrimination.
@5643HNN4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be qualified for the position and not included simply because they're a woman
@8ZB6ZXW3yrs3Y
No, but more should be done to incentivize businesses to diversify their board of directors and workplace
@8CFLXGH5yrs5Y
No, but both genders should be given equal opportunity if they qualify for the position
@73LQC573yrs3Y
It is up to the business.
@8JP8Y7P4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the person is qualified
@8M98FV94yrs4Y
No, but reward boards that are diverse.
@8P3ZQ4P4yrs4Y
Not require it but hire more women.
@8STJ2TC4yrs4Y
No, as forced diversity for its own sake does not actually show that a company is progressive.
@8YJ6ZGY3yrs3Y
Yes if they're qualified for the job
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