A Day to Elevate the Debate: Equal Voice calls for a Multi-Lateral Ceasefire
in the House

OTTAWA, Oct. 18 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, October 19^th, Equal Voice, a multi-partisan organization promoting the election of more women, is inviting Members of Parliament to a multi-lateral ceasefire.  All MPs have been invited to 'elevate the debate' in the House of Commons in recognition of the historic significance of Person's Day.

Equal Voice has invited over one hundred girls and young women, to come to Parliament Hill to learn about the different roles female MPs play on the Hill. They will then proceed to Question Period to witness a debate where we invite MPs to be tough, not rough! 

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 19		OTTAWA, ON
12:00 PM	EQUAL VOICE MEDIA OPPORTUNITY
	Speaker's Lounge (216 N), CentreBloc, Parliament Hill
	Equal Voice will be joined by girls and young women to hear from:
	The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour
	Ms Denise Savoie, MP and Assistant Deputy Speaker
	The Honourable Hedy Fry, MP
	Madame Nicole Demers, MP
5:00 -7:00 PM	EQUAL VOICE RECEPTION with MPs and Senators
	HY's Steakhouse
	170 Queen St. Ottawa ON

Equal Voice is advocating passionate, productive and respectful debate in recognition of the fact that the House needs more women. At just under 22%, EV is convinced that an improved environment will serve to attract and retain more of them. 

For further information:

Nancy Peckford, Executive Director Equal Voice, 613-292-7941 or 613-304-5924
[email protected]