The Alexa McDonough Lecture 2024

The theme of this year’s lecture is “Women on the Frontlines”. Whether it is women on the frontlines of healthcare, public service, or teaching future generations in the classroom, we need to ensure their voices are heard. We want to ensure women have the tools they need to succeed on their terms. We hope to continue Alexa’s legacy through these types of initiatives. 

This is a panel discussion with Heidi Yetman, the President of Canadian Teachers’ Federation, Janet Hazelton, the President of NSNU, and Sandra Mullen, the President of NSGEU. Claudia Chender, Leader of the Nova Scotia NDP will give introductory remarks and moderate the panel discussion. The discussion will explore the working conditions of predominantly women-led fields in the public sector, how unions improve their working conditions, and how governments can help.

This lecture is produced in collaboration with the Alexa McDonough Institute at Mount Saint Vincent University. A networking reception will follow the discussion.