36 years ago, a 20-minute massacre in Montreal left Canadians in a state of shock. Just before suppertime, an armed man entered L'Ecole Polytechnique with a semi-automatic rifle and a hunting knife. In the wake of his misogynistic violence, 10 women were injured and 14 women lost their lives. 36 years later, more action is still required, as femicide remains a deadly reality in today’s technologically-advanced upbringing. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

<p>36 years ago, a 20-minute massacre in Montreal left Canadians in a state of shock. Just before suppertime, an armed man entered L'Ecole Polytechnique with a semi-automatic rifle and a hunting knife. In the wake of his misogynistic violence, 10 women were injured and 14 women lost their lives. 36 years later, more action is still required, as femicide remains a deadly reality in today&rsquo;s technologically-advanced upbringing. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.</p>

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