The way our system works is, human rights are granted by governments, and by that logic, can be taken away.

Obviously I don't agree that any given universal human right can be granted and then removed, but that is exactly what happens.

Pay equity was the law. It benefits all by increasing the wages of jobs that have been traditionally underpaid due to systemic sexism. 

It *is* sickening what the Harper government continues to do with the full support of the Liberals.