Don't get me wrong.  I'm not equating Canada to other less equitable areas (a relative comparison).  My comment wasn't about Canadian women in particular.  Inequity is a problem globally, but it is correct that it is far (orders of magnitude) better in "the west".  Canada is one of the best places for equity in the world, and Canadian law actually does create full equality (in law), but there are still gender  inequities that exist in our society, now and from time to time.  There were articles on this yesterday that provide details if you care to look them up.