Image via Twitter user Canada (@Canada). Turns out Canada’s new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, a self-proclaimed feminist, is not just a pretty face on some capaign posters—he’s also serious about his commitment to gender equality. People are applauding the young, blue-eyed, floppy-haired Canuck leader after he announced his new cabinet, which includes an equal number of men and women. When reporters asked why gender equality was so important to him, he answered, “Because…
Canadian Prime Minister announces a cabinet with 50 percent women
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