Wednesday December 14, 2011
Ottawa, ON – The Equal Voice National Capital Region Chapter (EVNCR) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, will be the recipient of the 2011 EVE Award. This award is given in recognition of significant achievements by women in political life and for their efforts to promote women’s representation in Canadian politics.
“Elizabeth May is a trailblazer for women in Canadian politics,” says Raylene Lang-Dion, EVNCR Co-Chair and former Equal Voice National Chair. “Not only does she have an impressive record of leadership she is also an environmentalist, lawyer, writer, and activist.”
Friday December 02, 2011
Wednesday June 15, 2011
To view a complete list of women elected to the House of Commons, click on the file below.
Wednesday June 01, 2011
1. ELECT a new Executive Board for the National Capital Region Chapter
2. CONNECT with others who believe we need to elect more women everywhere
3. COLLECT the new book, I Feel Great about My Hands and Other Unexpected Joys of Aging, edited by Shari Graydon, who will share some excerpts – both funny and only too real – that reflect women’s complicated relationship with aging.
To download agenda, proxy voting document and to view the list of declared candidates, click below.
Wednesday April 27, 2011
The EVE award is handed out each year to honour a person who has advanced the cause of women in politics. This year's honouree is Isabel Bassett, former Ontario minister of citizenship, culture and recreation.
The event begins at 11:30 a.m., with the award ceremony at 12 noon. Lunch will be served in the Royal York's Canadian Room.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased individually or as tables, which seat 10 people. Individual tickets are $75 and they can be purchased online here.
Thursday March 10, 2011
Friday March 11, 2011
Main Hall Room
Government Conference Centre
2 Rideau Street, Colonel By entrance
Ottawa, Ontario
Entitled Leveraging Women’s Leadership for the 21st Century: Changing the Game, this summit will celebrate Equal Voice’s tenth anniversary and the global centenary of International Women’s Day.
In addition to a series of plenary panels/conversations, Equal Voice will take the opportunity on the evening of Thursday, March 10th, 2011 to honour ten esteemed women and men who have paved the way for women’s current political engagement in Canada.
A youth forum on Friday afternoon featuring some young women leaders will close the event.
The Launch of Equal Voice's on-line campaign school, Deep Roots, Strong Wings, which has been customized for First Nations, Métis and Inuit women.
Tales from the Brink - The Top Ten Things Women Must Know about Running for Nomination/Being on the campaign trail
Are Women Framed to Falter? - Reflections on the media: The Rise and Fall of Female Politicians
The Culture of Power (and Politics)- How to how get things done
How to Have a Life (or Save it) While in Politics
Doing it Differently (and why it matters)
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women
Minister Ambrose will speak on Friday, March 11th at noon about her experience in politics, particularly as a younger woman Minister.
Trine Skei Grande, Political Party Leader, Norway
Ms. Grande will speak on Thursday, March 10th at noon. She is a widely known and well-respected female political party leader from Norway where women’s political representation has been consistently over 40% during the last decade. She will speak about the impact of women’s contribution in the public and private sectors.
Jennifer L. Lawless, Co-author, It Still Takes A Candidate: Why Women Don’t Run for Office
Lawless will speak at Equal Voice’s Leadership Summit on Friday, March 11th at 9 a.m. An expert in women’s experiences running for office, she will address the gender dynamics that pervade North American politics and deeply affect the beliefs and perceptions of women politicians. Lawless is an Associate Professor of Government at American University and the Director of the Women & Politics Institute.
- Hon. Michael Chong, PC, Member of Parliament, Wellington –Halton Hills
- The Hon. Sheila Copps, PC, Former Deputy Prime Minister
- Susan Delacourt, Senior Writer, Toronto Star
- Martha Hall Findlay, Member of Parliament, Willowdale
- Deborah Gillis, Senior Vice President, Catalyst
- Shari Graydon, Informed Opinions
- Jen Hunter, Candidate, Green Party of Canada
- Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Former MP, Nunavut
- Lisa MacLeod, Member of Provincial Parliament, Nepean-Carleton
- Alexa McDonough, PC, Former Leader, New Democratic Party
- The Hon. Lisa Raitt, PC, MP Minister of Labour
- Laura Peck, Vice President, McLoughlin Media
- Steve Paikin, Anchor, The Agenda, TVO
- Joanne St. Lewis, Professor, University of Ottawa
- Jane Taber, Senior Political Writer & Co-Host. CTV`s Question Period
Equal Voice will take the opportunity on the evening of Thursday, March 10th from 5:30 p.m - 7:45 p.m. (Government Conference Centre) to honour several individuals who have been pivotal to paving the way for women's current political engagement in Canada.
These women and men have contributed to transforming the political landscape for women. They are seasoned professionals with long histories of political engagement. They have often been the first from their respective communities to attain political success. They have served as Premiers, Ministers, political party and/or government leaders, a First Nations chief and Senators.
The Hon. Jean Augustine, PC, CM, Ontario Fairness Commissioner
The Hon. Catherine Callbeck, Former Premier, Senator, Prince Edward Island
The Hon. Pat Carney, PC, Former Minister and Senator, British Columbia
Nelly Cournoyea, OC, Former Premier, Northwest Territories
Roberta Jamieson, Former Six Nations Chief, Commissioner, Ombudsman and activist
The Hon. Marjory Lebreton, PC, Leader of the Government in the Senate
The Hon. Elaine McCoy, QC, Former Minister, Senator, Alberta
The Hon. Alexa McDonough, OC, Former Leader, New Democratic Party
The Hon. Lucie Pepin C.Q., Senator, Quebec
Penny Priddy, Former MP and Provincial Minister, British Columbia
The Rt. Hon. Jean Chretien, PC, Former Prime Minister of Canada
The Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney, PC, Former Prime Minister of Canada
The Hon. Jack Layton, Leader, New Democratic Party
- You are a woman who is planning to run
- An individual (man or woman) supporting or working with a female candidate
- An elected representative
- Or someone who simply cares about one of Canada’s most persistent democratic deficits
Women who are or would like to stand for office will gain valuable insight into what it takes to run - and win.
Members and supporters, prospective and current candidates, elected representatives, young women, leaders from the private sector, academia and community, and members of the media, among others, are encouraged to join us.
Due to the generosity of Equal Voice's sponsors, registration fees have purposely been kept low.
One day: $37.50
Two days: $75.00
Recognitions Reception: $25.00
Students/Seniors and Young women (under 25): Free
Recogntions Reception for Students and Young women: $10
Registration includes breakfast and lunch on both days.
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Following the Summit, Equal Voice will be co-hosting a campaign school, Winning Campaign Strategies, with Carleton University’s new centre on Women in Politics and Public Leadership.
This campaign school, scheduled for Saturday March 12th and Sunday March 13th, will feature Victoria A. Budson, Executive Director of the Women and Public Program School at John F. Kennedy’s School of Government, Harvard University.
Seasoned Canadian politicians will also join us to provide their perspectives on being on the campaign trail and life in politics.
Registration for this event is a separate and can be done via:
www2.carleton.ca/fpa/winning-campaign-strategies-a-two-day-training-seminar-for-women/
The Hon. Jack Layton, Leader, New Democratic Party of Canada
Thursday February 10, 2011
'A candid conversation about being a woman in American political life and working within the Obama Administration'
Featuring: Special Guest Ms. Judith Heumann, President Obama’s Special Advisor on Disability Rights for the U.S. State Department
Thursday, February 10, 2011
8:00-9:30 a.m. (7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast)
U.S. Embassy (Ottawa) Mackenzie Entrance,
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. EV IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT MORE PARTICIPANTS.
To add your name to a waiting list, email: embassy@equalvoice.ca
Only individuals who have successfully pre-registered will be admitted.
Allow extra time for parking & security.
Photo ID is required.
Electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, and cameras) will be checked upon arrival.
Please allow at least 10 minutes to go through security procedures.
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