Updates

Equal Voice Welcomes New Parliament, Calls for Renewed Commitment to Gender Parity in Canadian Politics

June 13, 2025 – Ottawa, ON — Today on Parliament Hill, Lindsay Brumwell, Interim Executive Director of Equal Voice, addressed media to recognize the recent return of Canada’s Parliament and to congratulate all newly elected and re-elected Members of Parliament following the 2025 federal election.

Equal Voice Applauds Renewed Commitment to Civility in Politics

Creating a Safer, More Respectful Parliament

Equal Voice applauds this renewed commitment to building a safer, more respectful work environment for all those who serve—and aspire to serve—in public office. 

Equal Voice Acknowledges Gender Representation in Prime Minister Carney’s New Cabinet

OTTAWA, ON – May 13, 2025 – Equal Voice acknowledges the announcement of Prime Minister MarkCarney’s new Cabinet and welcomes the continued commitment to gender representation in Canada's highest decision-making body.

Calls for Continued Progress on Gender Equity

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.

Equal Voice's Federal Election Tracker 2025

Equal Voice’s Election Tracker: Women and Gender-Diverse Candidates on the Ballot

April 24, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Equal Voice is once again tracking who’s running in this federal election—because who puts their name forward, and who gets elected, shapes the future of our country. This election marks another critical moment to advance meaningful representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in Canadian politics—and to ensure those voices are not just present, but truly valued.

 

 

Ontario Makes History with Selection of First Female Speaker

Ottawa, April 14, 2025 –– Equal Voice recognizes a historic moment in Ontario’s political landscape as MPP Donna Skelly is elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly – the first woman to hold this role in the province’s history. 

 

 

This International Women’s Day, Equal Voice Calls for Collective Action to Close the Gender Gap in Politics

March 8, 2025 - Ottawa, ON – As Canada celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD), Equal Voice is urging all Canadians to act in closing the persistent gender gap in politics. While women make up approximately 30% of elected officials at the federal level, representation varies across provinces, municipalities, and local governments. Progress has been made, but more work is needed to achieve real and sustaining gender parity in political leadership.  

 

Equal Voice Expands with New Chapter in Niagara, Ontario

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EQUAL VOICE EXPANDS WITH NEW CHAPTER IN NIAGARA, ONTARIO

February 13, 2025 – Niagara, ON -- Equal Voice Foundation (Equal Voice), Canada’s leading multi-partisan
organization dedicated to electing and supporting women in politics, is proud to announce the launch of
its newest volunteer chapter in the Niagara Region. This expansion reflects Equal Voice’s commitment to
fostering a more inclusive and representative political landscape by equipping and empowering women
to take on leadership roles at all levels of government.

Equal Voice Releases "What We Heard" Report on Hybrid Legislatures

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Equal Voice Releases "What We Heard" Report on Hybrid Legislatures

 

[Toronto, June 13th, 2023] – Equal Voice is pleased to release its “What We Heard” report, a significant milestone as part of the 27-month project, Modernizing Legislatures. This project, led by Equal Voice and funded by the Government of Canada through Women and Gender Equality Canada, aims to instigate systemic change in Canadian legislatures to make them more gender-sensitive institutions.

International Women's Day

International Women’s Day will always be one of my favourite annual celebrations. It’s an important occasion to look back at the successes and gains made to advance gender equity and reminds us of the important work that lies ahead.