Clark announced $132,000 for a mentorship program that will place young women with female mentors, including the premier herself. Women shouldn't be earning on average less than men do. "After the trauma of violence, women shouldn't have to wait weeks for counseling and support," said Horgan. "Women shouldn't have to endure emotional and physical abuse for fear of losing the roof over their heads. There are more than 30,000 women and children affected by domestic violence in B.C.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2017 01:41 UTC