Canada set a new record for most elected female MPs, but advocates expected more
Monday’s federal election saw a new record – the most female Members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons.
Global News counted a total of 98 women MPs that were elected across all parties, an increase of 10 from the 2015 election and seven from the 91 female-held seats at the time parliament dissolved.
Elected women also saw a general increase of representation in their respective parties.
Monday’s federal election saw a new record – the most female Members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons.
Global News counted a total of 98 women MPs that were elected across all parties, an increase of 10 from the 2015 election and seven from the 91 female-held seats at the time parliament dissolved.
Elected women also saw a general increase of representation in their respective parties.