Equity in Motion: 25th Anniversary of the World March of Women- Fredericton
The New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity invites the media and the public to join a historic event marking the 25th anniversary of the 2000 World March of Women. Participants will retrace the steps of the original marchers, celebrate progress, and call for renewed action on pay equity and an end to gender-based violence.
WHAT: Equity in Motion: 25th Anniversary of the World March of Women
WHEN: Friday, October 17, 2025
WHERE: Fredericton City Hall → Legislative Assembly → Government House
WHO: New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity, Mayor Kate Rogers, Her Honour the Honourable Louise Imbeault, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, Minister responsible for Women’s Equality, the Honourable Lyne Chantal Boudreau, Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre, various political leaders, and pay equity supporters
Schedule
- 11:30 a.m. — Remarks at Fredericton City Hall with Mayor Kate Rogers
- 11:45 a.m. — Departure of the march toward the Legislative Assembly
- 12:10 p.m. — R ally and speeches in front of the Legislative Assembly
- 1:00 p.m. — Reception at Government House, hosted by Her Honour the Honourable Louise Imbeault, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
Interview opportunities:
- Before the event — Coalition spokespeople, committee members, original marchers
- On-site October 17 — Coalition spokespeople and political leaders
