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Catcalls, eyerolls and butt slaps: What's it like to be a woman in the trades?
19 mins
June 10, 2024

"A lot of people laughed in my face and told me I should try hairdressing": tradeswomen in Ottawa have heard that - and worse. Despite a shortage of skilled workers, women are still under-represented. Robyn Bresnahan visits a garage in Manotick to hear what life is like for the only woman working there.

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