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Equal Voice Calls for Systemic Changes in Wake of Kitchener Centre MPP’s resignation
January 26, OTTAWA — Yesterday, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Kitchener Centre, Laura Mae Lindo announced her decision to resign her seat in the Ontario legislature as of June, 2023. The MPP’s reason for her resignation is one that too many women across all sectors face. It reminds us that our legislative houses are also places where women and diverse people face systemic barriers. “For centuries, we’ve been governed by institutions that were designed by men,” states Chi Nguyen, Executive Director of Equal Voice. “It is time for systemic change that breaks down the barriers for these capable, talented…
Equal Voice Supports Commons Committee Recommendation for Hybrid Parliament to be Permanent
For Immediate Release January 31, OTTAWA — Equal Voice, a group advocating for gender parity by working with political parties to equip women for success in politics, and to retain women as elected officials strongly supports the parliamentary committee recommendation for hybrid Parliament to stay, allowing MPs to vote by app, participate in committees remotely and Zoom into Question Period permanently. ‘Our research shows that hybrid proceedings support gender-inclusive legislatures and will attract more women to political leadership roles and will ultimately enable them to stay,” states Chi Nguyen, Executive Director of Equal Voice. “Part of increasing the diversity
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