Equal Voice
Founded in 2001 by Rosemary Speirs and Donna Dasko, Equal Voice: Electing More Women in Canada is a multi-partisan, non-governmental, non-profit organization that promotes the election of more women in Canadian politics. Through public awareness campaigns, a campaign school,election tracking, and lobbying the political parties, Equal Voice seeks to increase the numbers of women elected to public office federally, provincially and municipally.
Read more about Equal Voice: Electing Women in Canada: Challenges and Strategies, Regional and Youth Chapters, Advisory Board Members
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