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We are Canada's only multi-partisan, nationally registered charity dedicated to achieving gender balance in Canadian politics (at all levels of government) through education, training, research and network building. Follow EV on Twitter: @EqualVoiceCA
05/28/2026
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, the realities facing women in politics don’t.
Harassment, isolation, and the pressures of public life continue to shape who feels able to lead.
At Equal Voice, this work continues year-round through research, advocacy, and community-building.
Your donation helps make our work possible.
Make an impact today by donating at www.equalvoice.ca/donate
05/25/2026
As Governor General Mary Simon concludes her tenure, Equal Voice extends our deepest gratitude for her remarkable service to Canada.
Her appointment as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General was a historic milestone.
Her vision of a Canada that embraces diversity, builds genuine relationships with Indigenous peoples, and respects every person has spoken directly to the work we do every day. Her compassionate approach to mental health has also resonated deeply with the women in our network, helping make the path to public life more sustainable and humane.
Thank you, Governor General Simon, for your dedication to gender equality and women's leadership in Canada. We wish you a warm and well-deserved retirement.
05/22/2026
This summer, show the world where you stand! ☀️
The Equal Voice Merch Store is the perfect place to support the movement and spark conversations wherever you go. From totes to hoodies to water bottles, there's something for every EV supporter. Every purchase goes directly back into the work.
Shop online today 👉 https://equalvoice1.myshopify.com/
Tag us to show off your merch!
05/21/2026
Meet the newest member of the Equal Voice team! 🎉
We’re thrilled to welcome Elisha, our new Grants and Research Intern from Toronto Metropolitan University!
Elisha holds a BA in Political Science with a minor in Law and Society from Concordia University and is currently finishing her MA in Criminology and Social Justice at TMU. She’s passionate about Reproductive Justice, community-based research, and healthcare policy.
Welcome to the team, Elisha!
05/19/2026
The numbers tell a clear story.
• 73% of young women are concerned about online harassment
• Nearly two thirds are concerned about their physical safety if they ran
• 73% don’t feel welcomed or invited to run
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on these mental health realities and barriers to entry that women face every day. Your support helps us continue the research, advocacy, and awareness needed to change this. Donate today at https://www.equalvoice.ca/donate.
On April 23, 2026, Equal Voice Interim Executive Director, Lindsay Brumwell, testified before Parliament on civic resilience in Canada.
Our research shows less than half of Canadians believe there are real opportunities to get involved in politics, and 8 in 10 say politics is not welcoming to newcomers.
Lindsay called on the committee to act because the opportunity is there. 58 per cent of women are interested in getting involved at the municipal level. What is needed are the programs, supports, and evidence-based policy to meet it.
This is the work Equal Voice was built for. Because, it really matters.
Show your support by donating at https://www.equalvoice.ca/donate
05/14/2026
Meet the newest faces joining the Equal Voice team this summer ☀️
We’re excited to welcome Gia, our new Administrative Coordinator, and Dakota, our new Programs Coordinator who were both hired through the Canada Summer Jobs program!
Gia recently completed an Honours BA in Social Justice and Peace Studies and Political Science at Western University, and this fall she will begin her master’s in urban development at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is passionate about community-driven work and activism that promotes equality in workplaces and politics.
Dakota holds an Honours BA in Politics and Governance from Toronto Metropolitan University and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Gender and Politics at Queen's University, before beginning her PhD in Gender and Diversity at Carleton University this fall. She aims to advance research in political media, intersectional barriers to entering and serving in office, and diverse representation.
Welcome to the team, Gia and Dakota!
Twenty-five years ago this week, Equal Voice was founded with one mission: to elect more women to all levels of political office in Canada 🇨🇦
On May 6, 2026, one of our founding members, Senator Donna Dasko, rose in the Senate of Canada to mark this milestone anniversary, reflecting on the work that brought us here and recommitting to the work still ahead.
Our national research shows less than half of Canadians believe there are real opportunities to get involved in politics, and 8 in 10 say it’s not welcoming to newcomers.
Equal Voice was built to change that. Because, it really matters.
Support Equal Voice by donating today: https://www.equalvoice.ca/donate or read our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to learn more about where we are headed: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/equalvoice/pages/2684/attachments/original/1771005071/Equal_Voice_Strategic_Vision_2025-2030_Website.pdf?1771005071
05/04/2026
Invest in your leadership journey this June!
We’re hosting two in-person Campaign Schools, in Niagara and Vancouver. We’d love for you to join us!
Our schools are designed to equip women, Two Spirit, and gender diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada.
Space is limited! Learn more and register today.
Niagara Campaign School: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/niagara-in-person-campaig
Vancouver Campaign School: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/vancouver-campaign-school
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