Feminist Scorecard 2023: Feminist Action in a World of Crises
Oxfam Canada scores the government's feminist action, or inaction, during a time of multiple unprecedented crises. How do they stack up?
Scorecard Legend
Significant Progress
The government has made major achievements that significantly move the needle on women’s rights and gender equality.
Some Progress
The government has made noteworthy achievements on some files, but needs to go further to truly walk the feminist talk.
Little Progress
The government has stalled or backtracked on key commitments in this policy area.
Scorecard Policy Areas
Investing in the Care Sector
The government continued to advance its ambitious child care agenda. Further investment and targeted action is needed to address labour shortages, wages, and working conditions in the care sector.
significant progress
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
The government made major investments to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights and the rights of 2SLGBTQ people, but more support is needed to counter growing anti-rights movements.
significant progress
Global Development
Canada showed global leadership on care work, and made new investments in COVID-19 and global health. To tackle global crises, Canada must continue increasing foreign aid.
significant progress
Conflict and Crisis
Canada made significant investments to fight the global hunger crisis, but funding levels must increase drastically to meet the rising needs.
some progress
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Migrant and Refugee Rights
Canada’s rapid response to Ukraine has highlighted inequities in the treatment of migrants and refugees from different countries. The government must prioritize equity and ensure fair access for all.
some progress
Climate Justice
Canada has set an ambitious agenda for climate action with the potential to advance a feminist green transition, but it continues to prioritize the interests of the fossil fuel industry.
some progress
Ending Poverty
As the government continues to phase out emergency pandemic support, marginalized women and gender-diverse people will be hit hardest by rising inflation, the housing crisis, and a looming recession.
some progress
Representation and Leadership
Women continue to hold powerful roles in cabinet. However, the government can do more to improve diversity, combat violence against women politicians, and support the feminist movement.
some progress
Gender-Based Violence
Government commitments and funding to address gender-based violence have been unprecedented. This support must continue and include targeted actions to tackle systemic issues, service and program gaps, and intersectional vulnerabilities.
some progress
Tax
Despite government promises to tax extreme wealth inequality, close tax loopholes, and crack down on tax avoidance, Canada’s tax rules continue to benefit wealthy individuals and corporations.
some progress
Women’s Work and Labour Rights
The government took action on wages and benefits, but more is needed to address gender inequality in the labour market, and hold Canadian companies accountable for their operations abroad.
some progress
Rights of Indigenous Women
The federal government has been too slow in addressing the inequalities and discrimination faced by Indigenous women in relation to sexual and gender-based violence, housing, healthcare, and the justice system.
little progress