Equal Voice

• Former Kingston, Ont. MPP reacts to Chrystia Freeland harassment

  The Chrystia Freeland harassment incident brings back memories of a similar thing happening to Sophie Kiwala.

  Politics

  Aug 30, 2022
  
• Hamilton Daughters of the Vote delegate returns from rewarding experience

  Allain took the seat of Scott Duvall, the New Democratic Party MP who represents Hamilton-Mountain.

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2019
  
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• Trudeau, Scheer shunned as some Daughters of the Vote attendees turn backs, walk out on speeches

  Dozens of young delegates from Daughters of the Vote turned their backs on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he addressed his ejection of two women from his caucus.

  Politics

  Apr 3, 2019
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• After sex scandals, calls grow for stronger sexual misconduct policies in Canadian politics

  Canada’s political scene was shaken this week as Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown, Liberal MP Kent Hehr and Nova Scotia PC leader Jamie Baillie resigned or stepped down.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2018
• Edmonton Election 2017: Campaign for more female candidates yields positive results

  During a campaign that has had a record number of candidates filing paperwork to officially get their names on the 2017 municipal election ballot, the number of female candidates has also risen significantly.

  Politics

  Sep 22, 2017
• Nova Scotia election results add more gender diversity to legislature

  Eight women have been newly elected to the Nova Scotia legislature in the provinces 40th general election.

  Canada

  May 31, 2017
• Campaign school event in Edmonton encourages women to run for office

  The event, organized by Equal Voice, saw approximately 40 participants, including some who have filed notices of intent to run in the upcoming municipal election and those who are still on the fence.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2017
• Committee suggests penalizing political parties that don’t run enough women

  A special all-party committee examining Canada's electoral system says parties should be rewarded, or penalized, financially depending on how many women they run on the ballot.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2016
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• House of Commons committees: where are all the women?

  Three quarters of new standing committees in the House of Commons have two female members or fewer. A couple include no women at all. Is this really 2016?

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2016
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• Gender parity in cabinet proves controversial concept

  Justin Trudeau's pledge to appoint an equal number of men and women to cabinet has proven controversial. But it's hardly a new idea.

  Politics

  Nov 3, 2015