We've gathered some resources relevant for those interested in running for politics in Canada:
Equal Voice X Nominee World Mental Health Day Panel
In partnership with Nominee, we were joined by Amanda Bittner, Mitzie Hunter, Matt Jeneroux, and Dale Richardson for a free one-hour virtual panel on prioritizing mental wellbeing in Parliament. Check it out!
Equal Voice & Elections Canada Lunch & Learn 2: Childcare and Accessibility Expenses
Check out the second session of our Lunch & Learn series with Elections Canada, covering childcare and accessibility expenses in elections!
Equal Voice & Elections Canada Lunch & Learn 1: Political Finance and Fundraising 101
Check out the first session our Lunch & Learn series with Elections Canada, covering campaign financing and fundraising!
Trolled on the Campaign Trail
Release date: 2020
Pages: 40
This report examines incivility on social media in the 2019 federal election campaign and beyond. It draws on an analysis of over one million tweets directed at candidates in the 2019 campaign, and on interviews with candidates, campaign staff, and elected officials.
Democracy During #METOO: Taking Stock of Violence Against Women in Canadian Politics
Release date: March 2019
Pages: 46
This report presents non-partisan, evidence-based research on how governments, legislatures, civil society, and non-governmental organizations have addressed the problem of violence against women in politics both within and beyond Canada.
Elect Her: A Roadmap for Improving the Representation of Women in Canadian Politics
Release date: April 2019
Pages: 104
This report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women provides recommendations for increasing the participation of women in electoral politics in Canada, and addresses barriers that women may face when running for office.
#HerVoice Facebook Safety Tips for Women Leaders
Release date: March 2021
Pages: 15
This guide is a social media resource for women running, to help them avoid online harassment on Meta's platforms. The guide reviews their suite of features designed to reduce the online harassment that many candidates face while running for office.
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