“I firmly believe that gender equality goes beyond policies and principles, and is only achievable when all of us contribute to it with daily gestures. At the Permanent Mission of Canada we are committed to make that effort toward increased gender awareness.”

I, Jonathan Fried, support the GGC Panel Parity Pledge.

As the Permanent Representative of the Mission of Canada to the World Trade Organization, I commit to also undertake the following:

• We will ensure that all personnel receive training in gender competence within eight months and develop, on an ongoing basis, gender expertise as it relates to their respective responsibilities.
• We will become a resource and contact point for our Geneva-based partners in the field of gender analysis and mainstreaming within one year.