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Gould: Carney’s comments mark departure from ‘feminist’ foreign policy comment
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Canada dropped the feminist foreign policy label but continues to uphold LGBTQ+ rights and combat violence against women.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters at the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg, 'Yes, we have that aspect to our foreign policy, but I wouldn't describe our foreign policy as feminist foreign policy'.
- Distancing from Trudeau-era policy accompanied calls to broaden trade outreach, Carney framed the change as part of equality talks with non-U.S. trade partners who may not prioritize gender equality.
- Carney said his government will continue to defend LGBTQ+ rights and combat violence against women, and Gould told The Canadian Press 'The ideals that he was talking about continue to be feminist', reaffirming Canada's commitment.
- On Monday, NDP MP Leah Gazan criticized Carney, saying 'Prime Minister Carney is making it very clear he is no friend to women and he is no friend to gender equality in this country', sparking debate in the House of Commons.
- Carney noted the G20's South African presidency prioritizes gender-based violence and female equality, adding Trudeau's government declared a feminist foreign policy but never detailed its implementation.
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