‘ParityBOT’ uses AI to combat negative tweets toward female candidates
The organization is tempering social media, sending out a positive tweet for every abusive one directed at women running in the federal election. Continue reading
Gender Parity
Liberals achieve gender parity in new appointments, but minorities left out: docs
Documents from the Privy Council Office obtained through the access-to-information law, show that as of last year, 55.5 per cent of appointees to federal agencies, boards and organizations were women, slightly above their proportion in the Canadian population. Continue reading
City of Ottawa launches process to build women and gender equity strategy
The city plans to seek public feedback on its ideas this year before implementing a women and gender equity strategy in 2020. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Having more women in government makes countries healthier, researchers say
Having more women in government advances population health, two Canadian researchers say. Continue reading
Quebec Premier François Legault ousts and quickly replaces environment minister
MarieChantal Chassé, who is new to politics, was first elected when the CAQ swept a majority victory on Oct. 1. She will stay on as an MNA for Châteauguay. Continue reading
Edmonton group monitoring number of women and men running for Alberta’s next election
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Pushing for parity: An Edmonton group is encouraging more women to put their names on the ballot for Alberta’s 2019 election. Continue reading
City-run workshop promotes women in Montreal politics
Cité Elle Cityoennes included roundtable discussions and talks by city officials on how to improve the role of women in municipal politics. Continue reading
Quebec elects record number of women candidates in Canada: analysts
Quebec elected a record number of women in Monday’s election, reflecting a trend on the continent toward greater female involvement in politics. Continue reading
Quebec elects record number of women — but will there be a gender-balanced cabinet?
Of the province’s 125 ridings, a total of 52 are now held by women. Continue reading
Quebec reaches highest percentage of female candidates in history: Elections Quebec
The percentage of women seeking office in Quebec’s fall election has jumped to 40 per cent, the highest in the province’s history. Continue reading