Women around the world are looking to Canada for leadership on gender equality and women’s rights at a time when many hard-won gains are being threatened. The government continues to be a staunch advocate for women’s leadership and feminist approaches to policy-making. This was particularly evident during Canada’s G7 presidency, which was marked by many firsts, including the first Gender Equality Advisory Council and the first feminist W7. The new full-fledged department dedicated to the advancement of women’s rights and gender equality (WAGE) was another major milestone, along with the doubling of the budget of the Women’s Program, which provides critical resources for feminist and women’s rights organizations across Canada.