What we do between elections matters most

Symbolic victories matter, yet they do not erase the reality that our political institutions still don’t consistently look like the people they serve. If we want to change that, we must look earlier in the pipeline.
Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez. A strong majority of Canadians believe gender-balanced leadership improves decision-making and strengthens our democracy, society and economy, writes Lindsay Brumwell

Canada narrowly sidestepped a second general election this year. And while each election cycle—whether expected or not—brings hope for more women, more diversity, and more representative leadership, it can also create the false impression that progress hinges on the ball...

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