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Resources

Want to learn more about diversity and representation of women and equity-deserving communities in politics? Dive into the resources below!

The Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Monthly Ranking of Women in National Parliaments

Stay up to date on the percentage of women in national parliaments around the world (yes, Canada is still 64).

Abacus Data Research

In late August 2022, Informed Opinions commissioned a survey to understand how Canadians perceive women’s political representation, including how Canada ranks relative to other countries, the level of importance of this issue, and support for solutions. Find out what we learned.

Elect Her: A Roadmap for Improving the Representation of Women in Canadian Politics

In 2019, the Standing Committee on the Status of Women published this detailed report on engaging more women in the Canadian political landscape. Check out its conclusions.

Important Terms

WG2STGD+

2SLGBTQIA+

Democracy

Equality

Equity

Equity-deserving communities

Feminism

Intersectionality

Parity

Quotas

Systemic barriers

Our Land Acknowledgment

Balance the Power acknowledges that the land on which we live and work is the homeland of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, who have lived on it for millennia. We recognize the genocidal policies implemented against Indigenous peoples by settlers and many elected governments. We profoundly regret that historical and contemporary policies continue to disenfranchise Indigenous communities.

On Indigenous Inclusion

Meaningful participation and inclusion of Indigenous women and gender-diverse people is central to the premise and spirit of this campaign. We have and will continue to seek Indigenous perspectives and experiences to inform and guide this campaign.

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