Equal Voice encouraged all parties to support the advancement of NDP MP Kennedy Stewart’s (Burnaby South, BC) Private Member’s Bill, C-237, to committee stage. “While the Bill is not perfect, the proposed measure is serving as a crucial catalyst for an important discussion on how Canada can move the yardstick forward on the equal representation … Read more
Equal Voice called on the electoral reform committee to recognize and consider the effect on women’s representation in all parts of the federal political system, including democratic engagement. This recommendation is among the key findings in Equal Voice’s submission to committee. Nancy Peckford, Executive Director of Equal Voice says “As we grapple with possible changes to our federal electoral … Read more
In just under ten weeks, Equal Voice received 1,525 applications from young women eager to participate in Daughters of the Vote, a unique initiative to mark 100 years of women’s formal political engagement in Canada, as well as celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Applications came from every province and territory, and included 220 entries from First … Read more
Equal Voice Canada launched a year-long youth engagement strategy to accelerate progress on the election of women to public office, including the House of Commons, where progress toward the goal of gender parity has stagnated in recent decades. Equal Voice will call on 338 young female leaders, through its Daughters of the Vote initiative, to … Read more
As part of the lead up to Canada’s 150th celebrations in 2017, Equal Voice is launching a national initiative, Daughters of the Vote, to recognize the 100th anniversary of the first voting rights for a select number of Canadian women granted in 1916. Equal Voice is inviting young women, ages 18-23, to apply to participate … Read more
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Equal Voice, with the support of elected representatives, celebrities, business leaders and passionate individuals across Canada, is launching a non-partisan, three week social media campaign to promote the election of more women. The campaign features Equal Voice’s just-launched, limited edition 2016 t-shirts with the words “…because it’s 2016”. More … Read more
Equal Voice congratulated Conservative MP Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) on her election as interim leader of the federal Conservative Party. “We welcome the addition of another female party leader to our national parliament,” said Equal Voice national chair Lynne Hamilton. “Having more women in leadership positions matters,” said Equal Voice national spokesperson Nancy Peckford. “Their visibility, … Read more
Equal Voice issued the following statement: “While many voters may have chosen dramatic change to Canada’s political landscape last night by electing a majority Liberal government, one thing remained virtually unchanged: the proportion of women who will serve. Of the 338 elected, 88 will be women – or 26 percent women — up only one … Read more
Equal Voice is reminding Canadians to participate in its Take A Girl to Vote campaign by taking a girl or young woman who is under voting age with them to the polls on Monday, October 19th. The initiative is designed to address the gender gap in female engagement in the political process. Equal Voice is … Read more
Equal Voice issued a statement challenging the five major parties to nominate more women. The full release is available online.
