Daughters of the Vote and gender equality in Canadian politics: the journey continues

Our institutions have been built largely by white men, with white men in mind. However, the contemporary presence of women in elected office is forcing all levels of government to deal with the realities of childrearing.

Megan Metz, Daughters of the Vote delegate for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C., speaks with reporters as young women from across the country took their seats in the House of Commons for the program organized by Equal Voice on April 3, 2019. This year’s event runs virtually from March 5-8.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LORI LEE OATES

March 3, 2021

On Oct. 26, 2020, Canada hit a historic milestone when the 100th woman was elected to the House of Commons. This occurred when two women candidates won byelections, one in Toronto Centre...

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