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Canada: Toward parity knowledge hub

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August 9, 2022

Canada: Toward parity knowledge hub

This compilation of resources from across Canada and around the world are some of the many tools, best practices, projects, research and ideas which have been pulled together with the hopes of promoting and achieving parity in municipal representation.

This compilation of resources from across Canada and around the world are some of the many tools, best practices, projects, research and ideas which have been pulled together with the hopes of promoting and achieving parity in municipal representation.

Toward parity: Inventory of strategies

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August 8, 2022

Toward parity: Inventory of strategies

A compendium of ideas to reach gender parity in municipal politics

How can we begin to overcome the countless obstacles that are preventing women from fully participating in municipal politics? 

A compendium of ideas to reach gender parity in municipal politics

How can we begin to overcome the countless obstacles that are preventing women from fully participating in municipal politics? 

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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.

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."