organizations, her country utilized a co-ordinated federal government approach by which qualified candidates were matched to vacancies in international organizations. Whenever appropriate, formal government endorsement was given to chosen candidates and, for senior-level appointments, the Government might carry out an attive international campaign in support of a candidate. Canada had been a persistent advocate of increased recruitment of women throughout the United Nations system. Recent achievements included the appointment of senior Canadian women to head the United Nations Department of Information and UNIFEM. Article 10 42. Although the main legislative authority for education had been delegated to the provinces and territories, the federal Government too had been involved in a number of activities to encourage equality in education. The provinces and territories had undertaken several initiatives, including public awareness activities, role modelling programmes, conferences, curriculum changes, and the monitoring of educational materials for gender stereotypes. Government at all levels had taken measures to increase the participation of females in such fields as science and mathematics and to encourage women to enter non-traditional fields. Of particular note was the Canada Scholarship Programme, which offered scholarships in the natural sciences and engineering; 50 per cent of those scholarships were for women. Article 11 43. Several provinces in Canada had adopted new Pay Equity Acts. Using a pro-action rather than a complaints-based approach, all of those acts had been drafted after Canada's ratification of the Convention and following adoption of the standards of equal pay for work of equal value outlined in it. Under the guidelines for establishing pay equity recommended by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the assessment of equal value was based on a composite of skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions. Comparisons could be made among all employees who were subject to common personnel and wage policies. The undertaking 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various initiatives and policies implemented by the Canadian government to promote equality and opportunities for women, particularly in education and employment. It highlights the country's efforts to increase the representation of women in international organizations, encourage their participation in non-traditional fields, and achieve pay equity. The text also mentions specific programs and acts aimed at promoting equality in education and employment.

**Category**
Education, Employment