Equal Voice marked its 25th anniversary this week, reflecting on its founding mission to increase the number of women elected to political office in Canada and renewing its call for greater participation in public life. The organization highlighted new research showing barriers remain for women and newcomers seeking to enter politics, despite strong interest in … Read more
Equal Voice highlighted the mental health impacts of harassment and exclusion in politics on women and gender-diverse people during Mental Health Awareness Month. “Among young women, 73 per cent are concerned about online harassment. Nearly two thirds have concerns about their physical safety if they were to run for office, and 73 per cent say … Read more
Last week, Equal Voice hosted Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africa’s first elected female head of state and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Searleft, along with Speaker of the House Greg Fergus and Former Governor General Michaelle Jean, spoke at a dinner celebrating Black leadership, attended by Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada … Read more
Equal Voice issued the following statement: “Saskatchewan has made a historic stride in gender representation, joining recent advancements in British Columbia and New Brunswick earlier this month. Following the 2024 provincial election, 35 per cent of elected members in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly are women or gender-diverse individuals, up from 27 per cent in the 2020 election. … Read more
On Nov. 14, citizens of the Northwest Territories sent eight women to their legislature. While this represents a modest decrease in the representation of women, it still meets accepted threshold of gender parity as more than 40 per cent of both men and women are represented. As the only legislature to have ever achieved more than 50 per cent per … Read more
The Northwest Territories continue to lead the way in promoting gender diversity in politics. Forty-one per cent of confirmed candidates for the upcoming election identify as women and non-binary individuals, as revealed by the Equal Voice Tracker. In 2021, the Northwest Territories became the first territory or province in Canada to reach the milestone of over … Read more
In a historic moment for Manitoba, the province has seen a record number of women and gender-diverse candidates elected this cycle: 18 out of 57 provincial ridings, placing the province at 35 per cent, which surpasses the national parliament. “This is more than just a win for Manitoba; it’s a resounding victory for gender representation in … Read more
Chi Nguyen, executive director of Equal Voice, issued a statement: “As Government House Leader Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announces a plan to make hybrid sittings in the House of Commons a permanent feature, we at Equal Voice are reminded of our testimony to the Procedure and House Affairs Committee,” she said. “We are supportive of hybrid participation … Read more
Equal Voice strongly supports the parliamentary committee recommendation for hybrid Parliament to stay, allowing MPs to vote by app, participate in committees remotely and Zoom into Question Period permanently. “Part of increasing the diversity of MPs is making Parliament a more inclusive and accessible workplace. Canada’s Parliament was created at a time when only a … Read more
The Board of Directors of Equal Voice announced the appointment of Chi Nguyen as executive director effective Jan. 5, 2023. “I am delighted for the opportunity to lead Equal Voice in its mission to see more women and gender diverse representation elected. Our inclusion is an important part of the pathway to a better and more democratic Canada,” said Nguyen, was a recent candidate in … Read more
