There is nothing more important, in my opinion, than resisting the impetus towards passivity, towards an inclination to just give in and give up because life right now is a challenge for most people. Yes, it is. But our grandchildren depend upon us to get this right.

This was their chance to finally say the quiet part out loud — to someone who might actually be motivated to do something about it.

It was the first time in Canada that a panel of concerned female citizens had been invited to speak at an established conference...