Equal Voice Congratulates Prime Minister Carney and Calls for Continued Progress on Gender Equity
May 6, 2025 – OTTAWA, ON – Equal Voice congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory and the formation of Canada’s next government. As a multi-partisan organization dedicated to advancing gender equity in Canadian politics, Equal Voice underscores the ongoing need for meaningful action to ensure Canada continues to make progress toward gender equity in political representation.
Following the 2025 federal election, the representation of women and gender-diverse Members of Parliament (MPs) by party is as follows:
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Liberal Party: 68 out of 169 MPs (40.2%)
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Conservative Party: 26 out of 144 MPs (18.1%)
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Bloc Québécois: 5 out of 22 MPs (22.7%)
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New Democratic Party (NDP): 4 out of 7 MPs (57.1%)
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Green Party: 1 out of 1 MP (100%)
These results bring the total proportion of women and gender-diverse MPs in the House of Commons to 30.3%, representing a slight decrease from 30.5% in 2021.
In the previous federal election (2021):
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Liberal Party: 57 out of 160 MPs (35.6%)
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Conservative Party: 22 out of 119 MPs (18.5%)
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Bloc Québécois: 12 out of 32 MPs (37.5%)
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New Democratic Party: 11 out of 25 MPs (44.0%)
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Green Party: 1 out of 2 MPs (50%)
“This election has made it clear that progress is fragile,” said Lindsay Brumwell, Interim Executive Director of Equal Voice. “We cannot take representation for granted—gender equity in politics requires continued commitment and action from all parties. Canadians deserve a Parliament that reflects the full diversity of our country.”
Systemic and societal change begins with leadership. A dedicated seat at the cabinet table for women signals that inclusive policy matters. We encourage all political leaders to recognize the capabilities and expertise of women as essential to shaping the solutions Canada needs, now and into the future. Equal Voice urges the Prime Minister and the entire Parliament to ensure women’s contributions are valued at the highest levels of decision-making, across all government priorities and opportunities.
Equal Voice is committed to ensuring that women and gender-diverse individuals are not only elected but positioned to lead and thrive. Through education, mentorship, research, and network building, the organization supports long-term change in Canada’s political landscape.
About Equal Voice: Equal Voice is a registered charity dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian politics through research and education. Since 2001, Equal Voice has been at the forefront of advocating for equal representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in Canada's Parliament, provincial and territorial legislatures, and municipal councils.
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