Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known problem.

Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

June 9, 2025

Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko has revived her bid to reform election rules to encourage political parties to do more to ensure diversity in their candidate slates, and hopes the setbacks seen this past election will help spur her legislation across the finish line this Par...

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