Women account for more than 50 per cent of Nova Scotia’s population, but represent 21 per cent of municipal councils, according to the Union of Municipalities Women in Local Government Committee.
Fact is, women aren’t well represented in politics, including at the municipal level. About 20 per cent of the representatives of Nova Scotia’s 55 municipalities are women, despite women making up a little more than half of the population.
Green party Leader Elizabeth May has been shut out of the televised election debates after every major party but the Liberals shunned her inclusion.
Equal Voice is pleased to launch a new campaign entitled “Take our Girls to Vote”.
Last night’s election may prove a major setback for women’s representation if the final results show we have fewer women—or at best the same number-- in the House of Commons.
The federal cabinet got a more feminine touch after a higher proportion of women than ever before joined the upper ranks of government yesterday.
Three racialized women run for Toronto City Council for the Fall election, a unique moment in a city council dominated by white men. "We talk a lot about diversity. We say diversity is our strength. We don't lack talented people.
Women are better represented in this federal election than in previous campaigns, but many are running in ridings where their party doesn’t stand a chance.
An advocacy group says there are 407 women candidates registered for the May 2 federal election representing 31 per cent of all those running for seats in Parliament.