Canadian women’s soccer team takes pay equity fight to Parliament
Captain Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, who goes by one name, are scheduled to appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage this afternoon. The four serve as the women’s team player representatives., the sport’s governing body.The Olympic champion women want the same support and backing ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the men did before their soccer showcase last year in Qatar.
The women, whose existing labour deal expired at the end of 2021, have struck an agreement in principle with Canada Soccer on compensation for 2022 but say other issues have yet to be resolved.
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