Hundreds of women rallied and marched in downtown Toronto on Saturday despite cold and snow to let the Ontario government know they won't stay silent against cuts that affect their rights. On the Legislature grounds, the Ontario Federation of Labour made a "call to action," urging the women to continue fighting for their rights. Kristyn Wong-Tam, who represents Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, said women were marching on Saturday to make sure their voices are heard on such issues of gender equality, poverty and violence against women. Replacement of the Ontario ministry of status of women, with women's issues shuffled to another portfolio. She said Women March On: Toronto is also not connected to the organization that marched in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

Source: CBC News January 19, 2019 16:57 UTC