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Senator Donna Dasko Marks Equal Voice's 25th Anniversary with a Statement in the Senate of Canada

Senator Donna Dasko Marks Equal Voice's 25th Anniversary with a Statement in the Senate of Canada 

On May 6, 2026, Senator Donna Dasko, one of Equal Voice's founding members, rose in the Senate of Canada to mark a milestone 25 years in the making. 

Equal Voice was founded in 2001 by approximately 50 trailblazing women from across the political spectrum who agreed on one clear and urgent purpose: elect more women to all levels of political office in Canada. A quarter century later, we are celebrating what that conviction built, and recommitting to the work still ahead. 

Equal Voice testifies before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on civic resilience in Canada

Equal Voice testifies before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on civic resilience in Canada 

On April 23, 2026, Equal Voice Interim Executive Director, Lindsay Brumwell, appeared before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC), a permanent House of Commons committee currently studying the state of civic resilience in Canada. 

Women Win in By-Elections, Highlighting Gains and Gaps in Representation

Women Win in By-Elections, Highlighting Gains and Gaps in Representation

April 21, 2026 – OTTAWA, ON – Equal Voice congratulates all the candidates who participated in the recent federal by-elections, especially the nine women out of twelve candidates who stepped forward to run and serve their neighbours.  

We would also like to congratulate Danielle Martin, Doly Begum, and Tatiana Auguste on their win. These by-elections are a critical reminder that every vote matters.  

Women-centric byelection ballots a sign of progress, but post-writ persistence needed to overcome gender-parity plateau: politicos

Women-centric byelection ballots a sign of progress, but post-writ persistence needed to overcome gender-parity plateau: politicos

March 20, 2026 – Nine out of the 13 candidates nominated by the parties represented in the House in the three April byelections are women, but overall, the proportion of women candidates has stalled at 30 per cent in the last three federal elections.

The Hill Times

What happens between elections and International Women’s Day matters most

What happens between elections and International Women’s Day matters most

Opinion | By Heba Akrouch and Ziyana Kotadia | March 12, 2026

Every International Women’s Day comes with speeches, panels and thought leadership celebrating the accomplishments of women leaders. This year was no exception.

Equal Voice Marks International Women’s Day with Call for Continued Progress in Women’s Political Leadership

Equal Voice Marks International Women’s Day with Call for Continued Progress in Women’s Political Leadership

March 8, 2026 – TORONTO, ON – On International Women’s Day, Equal Voice is reaffirming its commitment to advancing gender equity in Canadian politics and strengthening women’s representation at every level of government.

Advocates looking to boost political civility across Canada amid ongoing push for more female candidates

Advocates looking to boost political civility across Canada amid ongoing push for more female candidates

As many celebrate achievements made in many sectors during International Women's Day, advocates say more needs to be done to make politics less toxic and more inclusive. 

CityNews | March 7, 2026

International Women’s Day is a reminder: Canada’s political leadership still isn’t representative

International Women’s Day is a reminder: Canada’s political leadership still isn’t representative

Closing the gender gap in politics requires action year-round, not just recognition on March 8.

Opinion | BY LINDSAY BRUMWELL | March 6, 2026

What We Do Between Elections Matters Most

What we do between elections matters most

Opinion | BY LINDSAY BRUMWELL | November 27, 2025

The Hill Times

Equal Voice Congratulates Yukon on Achieving Gender Parity in the 2025 Territorial Election

Equal Voice Congratulates Yukon on Achieving Gender Parity in the 2025 Territorial Election

OTTAWA, ON — November 5, 2025 — Equal Voice congratulates all candidates who ran in Monday’s Yukon election and celebrates the historic achievement of electing a majority of women and gender-diverse representatives to the Yukon Legislative Assembly.