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Spring National Online Campaign School

Join Equal Voice’s National Online Campaign School from wherever you are in Canada!

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WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL?

This program is designed to equip women, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization, and participants will have the opportunity to learn from elected officials and experts representing all political parties and levels of government.

This program consists of 4 online sessions including a mix of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with other leaders from across Canada.

Each session is approximately 2 hours for a total of 8 hours of learning over 2 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the sessions.

This 4-session program costs $150 and bursaries are available.

REQUIREMENTS
Are you a woman, non-binary, or gender-diverse individual? Then you’re in!
Equal Voice welcomes people from all walks of life, all ages, all backgrounds, and all levels of education. All you need is a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Our campaign school programs, curated by political and policy experts, guide you through hands-on virtual learning on everything you need to understand the political process and launch your own campaign.

Program Overview

Session 1: Why Canada Needs You
Tuesday April 14, 06-08pm ET
Discover your 'why,' identify where you stand on the political spectrum, and learn the essential steps to take before announcing your run. We'll also explore your skills and what you can expect from a career in politics.

Session 2: Canada’s Municipal and Local Political Systems
Thursday April 16, 06-08pm ET
Learn how municipal and provincial politics work, and get practical guidance on organizing election day and coordinating volunteers.

Session 3: Media & Mass Communications Confidence
Tuesday April 21, 06-08pm ET
Define your personal brand, expand your reach to larger audiences, and build confidence in public speaking and media interviews.

Session 4: Raise Your Profile
Thursday April 23, 06-08pm ET
Explore strategies to build your network and effectively canvass for votes. Learn how to develop your communication plan and prepare to deliver a compelling elevator pitch at the doorstep.

PLUS — hear directly from politicians, political staffers, and campaign managers from every level of government and political stripe. They’ll share their journeys into politics, wildest campaign-trail stories, what they wish they’d known before they started, their biggest wins, toughest challenges, and all the messy, hilarious, inspiring moments in between.

More details & speaker line up coming soon!

WHEN & WHERE

This campaign school will run every Tuesday and Thursday for 2 weeks from April 14 to April 23, 2026 @ 06:00pm – 08:00pm EST on Zoom in English only.

PROGRAM COSTS

The program fee is $150. Don't let cost be a barrier - Financial assistance, as well as childcare subsidies are available upon request! Please indicate interest for these items in the program registration form.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Cost should never be a barrier to exploring political leadership. We offer full and partial scholarships for Campaign Schools, as well as limited travel and childcare subsidies, based on need and available funds.

Scholarships are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with limited spaces available. To apply, select “Attendee – Scholarship” when registering and complete the required questions by April 3, 2026.

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Selected applicants will be contacted directly to confirm eligibility. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact insert campaign school email.

ABOUT US

Equal Voice is a registered, multi-partisan charity dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian politics through education, training, research, critical network building, and leadership development.

Since 2001, Equal Voice has worked to increase the election and leadership of women and gender-diverse individuals in Parliament, provincial and territorial legislatures, and municipal councils.

OUR VISION A Canada where gender equity in politics is the norm.

OUR MISSION To champion democracy and political diversity by creating multipartisan spaces that advance gender equity in Canadian politics.

Facilitator

Samantha Yaholnitsky

Samantha Yaholnitsky is the CEO and Founder of Momentum Strategies, a bold advocacy and communications firm based in Saskatoon and working across Canada. With a deep background in politics and campaigns, Samantha has led nomination races, managed provincial and municipal campaigns, and advised elected officials, senior bureaucrats, and grassroots leaders alike.
She is known for her sharp strategic thinking, ability to build trust quickly, and for helping women step into power—having trained dozens of candidates through her work with Equal Voice, Business & Professional Women, and her own firm’s public affairs training.
Samantha’s approach blends real-world political experience with a passion for capacity building, ensuring that changemakers not only win—but lead with confidence once they do.