Virtual panel discussion encourages women to run for politics
Source: Colling Wood Today
As communities across Ontario prepare for the 2026 municipal elections, Run Where You Are – Say Yes! is calling on women and gender-diverse people to take the next step toward public leadership.
The free, non-partisan virtual event is produced by six grassroots campaign schools across Ontario, including Grey Bruce’s electHER Now. The online event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and is open to participants across the province.
Building on the momentum of the 2025 Run Where You Are initiative, Say Yes! is designed for those who are curious about running for office, actively considering a campaign, or seeking clarity on what leadership could look like in their own community. The free event focuses on breaking down barriers, addressing self-doubt, and offering practical insight from those who have already said “yes” to leadership.
“Many women don’t always recognize just how ready they already are for leadership,” says Laura Wood, co-founder of electHER Now. “The Say Yes event will help people see that the skills they possess today have prepared them for leadership at the local political table tomorrow."
The virtual panel will feature municipal leaders from across Ontario who will share candid reflections on their paths to public office, including lessons learned, challenges faced, and what they wish they had known before running.
As communities across Ontario prepare for the 2026 municipal elections, Run Where You Are – Say Yes! is calling on women and gender-diverse people to take the next step toward public leadership.
The free, non-partisan virtual event is produced by six grassroots campaign schools across Ontario, including Grey Bruce’s electHER Now. The online event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and is open to participants across the province.
Building on the momentum of the 2025 Run Where You Are initiative, Say Yes! is designed for those who are curious about running for office, actively considering a campaign, or seeking clarity on what leadership could look like in their own community. The free event focuses on breaking down barriers, addressing self-doubt, and offering practical insight from those who have already said “yes” to leadership.
“Many women don’t always recognize just how ready they already are for leadership,” says Laura Wood, co-founder of electHER Now. “The Say Yes event will help people see that the skills they possess today have prepared them for leadership at the local political table tomorrow."
The virtual panel will feature municipal leaders from across Ontario who will share candid reflections on their paths to public office, including lessons learned, challenges faced, and what they wish they had known before running.