Politicos worry snap election, short campaign a barrier to nominating women in key ridings
Women make up less than a third of Canada’s federal politicians, a reality that Independent Senator Donna Dasko says is ‘unacceptable’ and parties can work to change.
With the snap election announced in August, political insiders and analysts say they’re worried the pandemic and short campaign period may deter women from raising their hands to run this year and prevent parties from putting women in ridings where they have a chance.
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