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Lawyers wishing to practice law in Canada must be a member of one of the 14 law societies governed by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. In 2010, there were 22,261 practicing women lawyers and 37,617 practicing men lawyers.

Work stress is "the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs" of the employee.

In 2008-2009, 10.1 million firms were 50% or more owned by women.

Women in Management in: Asia; Central and South America and The Caribbean; Eastern and Western Europe; Middle East and Africa; North America; The Pacific.