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Being believed shouldn't be a barrier to women in politics

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March 7, 2019

Being believed shouldn't be a barrier to women in politics

Individuals from all corners of Canada stood in awe watching (or listening) to Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony to the House of Commons justice committee on February 27.

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Individuals from all corners of Canada stood in awe watching (or listening) to Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony to the House of Commons justice committee on February 27.

Canada should elect a gender-balanced Parliament in 2019

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December 14, 2018

Canada should elect a gender-balanced Parliament in 2019

It was nearly a century ago that Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons.

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It was nearly a century ago that Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons.

Clear perceptual barriers’ that prevent women from entering politics: study

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November 23, 2018

Clear perceptual barriers’ that prevent women from entering politics: study

David Coletto of Abacus Data revealed key findings of the latest research study that surveyed women’s participation in politics, finding alarming but “not surprising” results on the gender disparity of engagement and political participation between m

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David Coletto of Abacus Data revealed key findings of the latest research study that surveyed women’s participation in politics, finding alarming but “not surprising” results on the gender disparity of engagement and political participation between m

It's time to address sexual violence in political institutions in Canada

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October 1, 2018

It's time to address sexual violence in political institutions in Canada

Young women are entering political institutions at high rates; however, this does not translate into the number of women candidates, elected officials, or in senior leadership within political institutions.

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Young women are entering political institutions at high rates; however, this does not translate into the number of women candidates, elected officials, or in senior leadership within political institutions.

September 25, 2018
For women foreign ministers and activists, a historic first in Montreal

At the first official Women Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Canada provided a window for activists to shape ideas about what a feminist foreign policy should look like.

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Voices from the political trenches: Women candidates talk gender parity

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Voices from the political trenches: Women candidates talk gender parity

“Voices from the Trenches: Women Candidates Talk Gender Parity,” a roundtable discussion on women in Quebec politics.

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September 11, 2018
Fighting sexual harassment helps women rise, says Canadian PM

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says movements such as Me Too play a role in changing a workplace culture that often keeps women from top-level positions.

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ParlAmericas working session: Political Inclusion – Advancing Indigenous Women’s Leadership

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ParlAmericas working session: Political Inclusion – Advancing Indigenous Women’s Leadership

From September 9 to 12, 2018, parliamentarians from across the Americas and the Caribbean will attend ParlAmericas’ 15th Plenary Assembly in Victoria,

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July 24, 2018
Canada to host first women foreign ministers meeting

Canada is set to host the first meeting of women foreign ministers in September, officials said Wednesday.

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