May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Equal Voice, we think it’s important to state the obvious: political life is hard, and for women and gender-diverse individuals, it can be even harder.
This month, we’re raising awareness of the mental health challenges facing women and gender-diverse individuals in politics.
Because building stronger networks and communities, and addressing the current realities of governing, matters. And we need your support to make it happen.
Get involved or donate today at the link in our bio.
#WomenInPolitics #ItReallyMatters #EqualVoice #YourMentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness
The path to equal representation was built by pioneers.
Women who challenged barriers, stepped into leadership, and helped change the course of politics in Canada.
Their legacy continues to shape the future.
Here is their story.
#IWD2026
#WomenInPolitics #EqualVoice #internationalwomensday
📽️ @betterhumansagency
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!
On April 23, 2026, Equal Voice Interim Executive Director, @lindsaybrumwell , 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 the link in our bio or sign up for our newsletter.
#WomenInPolitics #ItReallyMatters #EqualVoice #RepresentationMatters
This Mother’s Day, Equal Voice is honouring the mothers who raise children and our democracy.
Sheila Copps. Christy Clark. Sania Hassainia. Karina Gould. Christine Mitas. Nicole Sarauer. Megan Mitton. Lane Tredger. And so many, many more.
From city council to the House, mothers didn’t just enter Canadian politics, they changed it.
And the work is far from finished.
Support Equal Voice this Mother’s Day. It really matters.
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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 at the link in our bio or read our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to learn more about where we are headed.
#WomenInPolitics #ItReallyMatters #EqualVoice #RepresentationMatters
🤝✨ Heureuse d’avoir reçu Lindsay Brumwell, directrice générale par intérim de l’organisme À voix égales, une organisation engagée à accroître la représentation des femmes en politique partout au pays.
Nos échanges ont porté sur les obstacles persistants à la participation des femmes et sur des pistes concrètes pour favoriser un engagement politique plus inclusif et représentatif.
Merci Lindsay, Hannah et Tessa pour cette discussion enrichissante et pour le travail essentiel que vous accomplissez afin de faire avancer l’égalité en politique. 🇨🇦
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🤝✨ I was pleased to welcome Lindsay Brumwell, Interim Executive Director of @equalvoiceca , an organization dedicated to increasing women’s representation in politics across the country.
Our discussion focused on the persistent barriers to women’s participation and on concrete ways to foster more inclusive and representative political engagement.
Thank you, Lindsay, Hannah and Tessa, for this insightful conversation and for the essential work you do to advance equality in politics. 🇨🇦
#polcan #mariegabriellemenard #wage #femmesenpolitique #Égalité
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 at the link in our bio.
#EqualVoice #ItReallyMatters #WomenInPolitics #CdnPoli
Earlier this month, Equal Voice’s Interim Executive Director @lindsaybrumwell joined the Cheers to Change: Women in Politics panel hosted by Political Advocacy Through Her (P.A.T.H.) @pathusask at the University of Saskatchewan @usask .
P.A.T.H. is a university student-led group creating space for women and gender-diverse students to engage in political dialogue and leadership; exactly the kind of early engagement that builds the next generation.
Lindsay joined students, @cityofsaskatoon ’s hollyk_yxe and Professor Maggie FitzGerald from the University of Saskatchewan to discuss the value of having more women and gender-diverse individuals stepping into political life and being at decision-making tables. Grassroots engagement like this really matters.
Get involved and support Equal Voice: www.equalvoice.ca
#EqualVoice #ItReallyMatters #WomenInPolitics #GenderEquity #WomenInLeadership
We wrapped up our 2026 Spring National and Indigenous Campaign Schools with a record number of participants!
We want to showcase our amazing speakers and volunteers who brought a wealth of experience and expertise to every session.
Women and gender diverse leaders remain underrepresented in Canadian politics, at all levels of government, and that does not change without intentional work like this.
If you have been thinking about getting involved, there’s a place for you here. Sign up for our e-newsletter at the link in our bio to learn more as we begin planning our fall cohort. Because it really matters.
#EqualVoice #ItReallyMatters #WomenInPolitics #RepresentationMatters
As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank the Equal Voice volunteers who help support our mission every day.
From coast to coast to coast, Equal Voice volunteers are making a difference on campaigns, opening doors, fundraising, educating, and more.
To the volunteer-run Chapters, our Board of Directors, and the countless speakers, alumni and supporters who make our programming a reality – THANK YOU!
It’s because of you that our work reaches those who need it the most. And it really matters.
#EqualVoice #ItReallyMatters #NationalVolunteerWeek #WomenInPolitics
We’re still buzzing from our Saskatchewan Trailblazers Reception!
Watch the recap video and relive an incredible evening celebrating homegrown leadership.
Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, and sponsors who made it truly unforgettable.
We’re so grateful to everyone who shared why it really matters to have events and conversations like this. When women and gender diverse individuals have a seat at the table, communities are stronger and positive change happens.
#equalvoice #itreallymatters #womeninpolitics #skpoli
