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Combatting sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative assemblies

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August 4, 2022

Combatting sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative assemblies

This report highlights the key findings from research conducted by Equal Voice on sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative Assemblies.

This report highlights the key findings from research conducted by Equal Voice on sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative Assemblies.

Building your audience through social media

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August 4, 2022

Building your audience through social media

An interview featuring Kate (Oxford) talking with Alyssa Humphrey from the Social Factory.

An interview featuring Kate (Oxford) talking with Alyssa Humphrey from the Social Factory.

Piscopo: Canada’s claims to lead the globe on gender equality in political office ring hollow

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July 12, 2022

Piscopo: Canada’s claims to lead the globe on gender equality in political office ring hollow

Given Mexico's progress in this area, we don't even lead North America. Gender quotas are an effective solution.

Given Mexico's progress in this area, we don't even lead North America. Gender quotas are an effective solution.

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Canada: Four women join race for UCP leadership

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Canada: Four women join race for UCP leadership

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Alberta politics becoming more open to diverse candidates, says UCalgary political science professor Susan Franceschet. 

Despite the long race ahead, a United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership ballot boasting a record number of women is already a winning ticket for Alberta, says a UCalgary political scientist.

Alberta politics becoming more open to diverse candidates, says UCalgary political science professor Susan Franceschet. 

Despite the long race ahead, a United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership ballot boasting a record number of women is already a winning ticket for Alberta, says a UCalgary political scientist.

Canada: Why are there still so few women leaders in politics?

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June 13, 2022

Canada: Why are there still so few women leaders in politics?

Women are more likely to hold interim leadership roles in federal politics, but clinching the top role remains elusive.

Women are more likely to hold interim leadership roles in federal politics, but clinching the top role remains elusive.

Canada: More women in politics would help safeguard access to abortion

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May 24, 2022

Canada: More women in politics would help safeguard access to abortion

"Women hold just 30 per cent of seats in Parliament; only two of 12 premiers are women. It matters because women matter."

"Women hold just 30 per cent of seats in Parliament; only two of 12 premiers are women. It matters because women matter."

How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

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May 17, 2022

How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

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May 11, 2022

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?