May 7, 2013
Women make up only a third of main parties’ candidates in B.C. election, Canada
here have been five elections in the Vancouver-area riding of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows since the dis
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March 12, 2013
Slow, steady gains for women in politics, Canada
By some important measures, women are on the move, with impressive and increasing representation in the House of Commons and cabinet. By others, they still have a long way to go before achieving gender parity in terms of numbers and influence in our public policy process.
Violence against women in politics
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February 20, 2013
Canada: Women’s influence in Canadian politics growing slowly
Canada is seeing a growing number of women taking on the highest positions of power in the country. Five of Canada’s 10 provinces and one of its three territories are now led by female premiers.
February 5, 2013
Have your say: How do we get more women involved in politics in Canada?
Yet just like the early weeks of a new hockey season, there’s still a long way to go to achieve true gender parity in Canadian politics.
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Group seeks to give women equal voice in politics
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Group seeks to give women equal voice in politics
With five female premiers in Canada, women are making remarkable strides in politics.
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January 2, 2013
Canada: Will 2013 continue the boom for women in politics?
It's been a record-breaking year for women in Canadian politics, especially for female premiers, following a landmark 2011 when four female premiers were elected. That number increased to five in 2012.
May 30, 2012
Largest Contribution Made to Liberal Women's Political Fund
A woman leader in Canada transferred the funds raised from her campaign to the Judy LaMarsh Fund. She believes that contributing this money to the Fund will prove that women are effective at fundraising and will help other women to get elected.
May 30, 2012
Women Need a Boost In the Political Arena
Women are 52 per cent of the population in Canada and yet make up only 21 per cent of the House of Commons.
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