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Howard Levitt Interviewed On CTV News

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On January 21st, Howard Levitt was interviewed on CTV News discussing the topic of gender equality amongst employees; particularly relating to the recent filing of a Human Rights Complain by the Women's World Cup team...

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On January 21st, Howard Levitt was interviewed on CTV News discussing the topic of gender equality amongst employees; particularly relating to the recent filing of a Human Rights Complain by the Women's World Cup team against Visa for being forced to play on astroturf.

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