While eight in ten Canadian women believe it’s “easier” for women today than for women of past generations, more than one quarter (27 per cent) regularly experience gender-based discrimination, finds a new poll marking International Women’s Day.

Canadian mothers are also significantly less likely than Canadian fathers to say that boys and girls are treated equally or have the same opportunities at school, according to the National Post-Leger poll.

Most Canadian women say "there's a lot of work to be done" to achieve gender equity, survey marking International Women's Day finds{ai:summary}<p>A new poll reveals that while 80% of Canadian women feel it is easier for their gender today compared to previous generations, 27% still face gender-based discrimination. Additionally, Canadian mothers are less likely than fathers to believe boys and girls receive equal treatment and opportunities in education. #society</p>

One quarter of Canadian women still experience gender-based discrimination: poll

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