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Independent MPPs speak for International Women's Day — 1 day after they say minister 'silenced' them

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In the face of allegations the government is attempting to 'silence' women, the Progressive Conservative house leader has backtracked and granted unanimous consent, allowing independent MPPs to speak in the Ontario Legislature about International Women's Day.

Independent MPPs speak for International Women's Day — 1 day after they say minister 'silenced' them | CBC News LoadedIn the face of allegations the government is attempting to "silence" women, the Progressive Conservative house leader has backtracked and granted unanimous consent, allowing independent MPPs to speak in the Ontario Legislature about International Women's Day.

"I can tell you that I feel very insulted," Collard told reporters on Wednesday. "It's very hard to understand why the government is silencing us, silencing women."Liberal MPP Lucille Collard and other independent MPPs accused the Ford government of 'silencing' women at a press conference at Queen's Park on Thursday.

"If the House allows unanimous consent independents can be granted special speaking time and in this case the House did not agree," said Owen Macri, chief of staff to Calandra.During a press conference at Queen's Park on Thursday, seven female opposition MPPs turned up the pressure, denouncing the Ford government for shutting down the requests.

Liberal MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon said Calandra not only rejected the request, but used gestures to mock the women from his seat in the legislature.

 

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