As environment minister, Phillips has been the target of harassment on Twitter since she took office a year ago. (Twitter )In the last week, both federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and Minister for the Status of Women Patricia Hadju have posted about the harassing, sexist tweets they receive. Phillips wrote in her retweet: "I have no idea why women might think twice about entering politics." Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says she's glad other Canadian female politicians are speaking out about the threats and harassment they receive on social media. "I think that type of violent language is inappropriate, and it's inappropriate no matter who says it and no matter who it's said to."

Source: CBC News May 25, 2016 16:48 UTC