Join the National Online Campaign School from wherever you are in Canada!
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This program is designed to equip women and gender-diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to run for political office in Canada – This includes municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal elections. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization, and this program will provide the opportunity to hear from elected officials and experts from all political parties.
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Next Cohort: April 27 - June 8 2025
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Register Here
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Session 1: Before the Ballot
Sunday April 27 1-3pm ET
Explore your "why", understand where you fit on the political spectrum and learn about the things you need to do before you announce your run. We will also talk about the nomination process and how one logistically gets their name on a ballot.
SPEAKER: TBA
Session 2:Â Mobilize Your Team
Sunday May 4 1-3pm ET
Learn about different campaign team roles, traits and skills to look for, as well as tips on how to recruit/retain volunteers.
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Session 3:Â Raise Your Profile
Sunday May 11 1-3pm ET
Strategies on how to build your overall network and canvassing for votes.
SPEAKERS: TBA
Session 4:Â Media & Mass Communications Confidence
Sunday May 25 1-3pm ET
Define your brand, reach larger audiences, and gain confidence with public speaking and media interviews.
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Session 5:Â Face the Barriers
Sunday June 1 1-3pm ET
An open conversation about systemic and overt barriers, ways to cope, and why we must continue to persist.
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Session 6: Campaign Fundraising & Budgeting
Sunday June 8 1-3pm ET
How much will you need, where will you get it, and what are the rules?
SPEAKER: TBA
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What Else?
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- Each session is interactive and includes a mixture of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with others from across Canada.
- 6 sessions total. Each session is ~2 hours, for a total of 12 hours of learning over 6 weeks.
- There are 10-12 speakers throughout the course of the program.
- Participants will also receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the courses.
- Cost of the program is $75 and bursaries/childcare subsidies are available via application.
- Sessions take place online using Zoom, in English only.
- To participate, you will require access to the internet, Zoom, a microphone, and a web camera.
- Live Closed Captioning and Live Auto-Translation Caption Services are available.
- Portions of the session are recorded.
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