May 22, 2009
MORE WOMEN IN THE NEXT HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY?
Major parties nominate more women than ever
says EV Nova Scotia 
This workshop covers the basics of how parliamentary democracy works, and shows women just how easy (and delightful) it is to become involved in the political process.
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In 2008, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first representative government in this country - right here in Nova Scotia. That should mean: representative of us. Come to a workshop about how the institutions of democracy work and should work. Topics include: our parliamentary system, our constitution, and how to get involved with political parties and elections.
For support, write: equalvoicenovascotia@gmail.com
The purpose of this workshop is to show women just how easy (and delightful) it is to become involved in the political process. It is specifically directed to adult women, those who are wondering how to take their community service to the next level. For those many women who are not yet active in public life, this workshop hopes to ignite their enthusiasm for taking on greater responsibilities.
Who should present this workshop?
Recommended Audiences
This workshop package was prepared by Naomi Black and Louise Carbert in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2009. Naomi Black is Professor Emerita of Political Science and Women’s Studies at York University and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. Louise Carbert is Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Political Science at Dalhousie University in Halifax
Many people helped prepare and test this package. We particularly thank Brigitte Neumann (Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women), Ruth Bishop, and Eve Burns.
Stay posted for news about EV Experiences program coming to Halifax and Antigonish in April.
Going down the road to Ottawa, Lisa Raitt worked her way from Whitney Pier to Harper's cabinet, Stephen Maher, Halifax Chronicle Herald 22 Jan. 2008
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Congratulations to Megan Leslie, the new member of Parliament for Halifax. 14 women were candidates for 11 federal electoral districts in Nova Scotia. Only Megan Leslie was elected. Our admiration and appreciation goes out to all the women who put themselves on the line in this election; thank you.
Municipal elections across Nova Scotia were October 18. Only 3 of 71 candidates running for mayor were women; one was elected mayor - Marney Simmons of Mulgrave.
Of 750 candidates running for municipal councillor, 181 (24%) were women and 569 (76%) were men. As was the case in 2004, women now comprise 21% of the 437 municipal council positions (mayors and councillors)in Nova Scotia. Women also comprise 43 of the 91 people elected to school board positions. Citizens for Halifax has posted interviews and profiles of HRM candidates; www.citizensforhalifax.ca
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