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Women are the most under-represented social group in the elected assemblies of the worl. Women everywhere constitute m ore than one-half of the population and ... rarely, are more than a handful of the political elite.

The studies in this volume examine womens involvement in political parties both past and present. Empirical studies identify the roles Canadian women play in parties, the opportunities and barriers they face, and their progress toward greater representation in the political process.

The questions addressed in this volume include: What are the major barriers to womens entry into federal politics? (Janine Brodie). Do large numbers of women remain confined to pink collar work at the expensive of executive positions? (Sylvia Bashevkin). What is the impact of the candidate selection process on the election of women to the House of Commons? (Lynda Erickson). How does incumbency affect the numbe rof women elected to federal office? (Lisa Young). What is the influence of media coverage on women in politics? (Gertrude Robinson and Armande Saint-Jean).

The authors agree that the under-representation of women in politics undermines the democratic credibility of our governing institutions. Nonetheless, they are cautiously optimistic regarding the prospects for the third generation of women entering politics.

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WOMEN IN
CANADIAN
POLITICS
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This is Volume 6 in a series of studies
commissioned as part of the research program
of the Royal Commission on Electoral Reform
and Party Financing
WOMEN IN
CANADIAN
POLITICS
TOWARD EQUITY
IN REPRESENTATION
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Kathy Megyery
Editor
Volume 6 of the Research Studies
ROYAL COMMISSION ON ELECTORAL REFORM
AND PARTY FINANCING
AND CANADA COMMUNICATION GROUP
PUBLISHING, SUPPLY AND SERVICES CANADA
Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1991 Printed and bound in Canada ISBN - photo 3
Minister of Supply and Services Canada, 1991
Printed and bound in Canada
ISBN 1-55002-102-8
ISSN 1188-2743
Catalogue No. Z1-1989/2-41-6E
Published by Dundurn Press Limited in cooperation with the Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing and Canada Communication Group Publishing, Supply and Services Canada.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise (except brief passages for purposes of review) without the prior written permission of the Minister of Supply and Services.
Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Data
Main entry under title:
Women in Canadian politics
(Research studies ; 6)
Issued also in French under title: Les Femmes et la politique canadienne.
ISBN 1-55002-102-8
1. Women in politics Canada. 2. Politicians Canada. I. Megyery, Kathy, 1962 . II. Canada. Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing. III. Series: Research studies (Canada. Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing) ; 6.
HQ1391.C3W64 1991 305.43320971 C91-090518-5
Dundurn Press Limited
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CONTENTS
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JANINE BRODIE, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF CELIA CHANDLER
SYLVIA BASHEVKIN
LISA YOUNG
LYNDA ERICKSON
GERTRUDE J. ROBINSON AND ARMANDE SAINT-JEAN,
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF CHRISTINE RIOUX
FIGURES
TABLES
FOREWORD
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THE ROYAL COMMISSION on Electoral Reform and Party Financing was established in November 1989. Our mandate was to inquire into and report on the appropriate principles and process that should govern the election of members of the House of Commons and the financing of political parties and candidates campaigns. To conduct such a comprehensive examination of Canadas electoral system, we held extensive public consultations and developed a research program designed to ensure that our recommendations would be guided by an independent foundation of empirical inquiry and analysis.
The Commissions in-depth review of the electoral system was the first of its kind in Canadas history of electoral democracy. It was dictated largely by the major constitutional, social and technological changes of the past several decades, which have transformed Canadian society, and their concomitant influence on Canadians expectations of the political process itself. In particular, the adoption in 1982 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has heightened Canadians awareness of their democratic and political rights and of the way they are served by the electoral system.
The importance of electoral reform cannot be overemphasized. As the Commissions work proceeded, Canadians became increasingly preoccupied with constitutional issues that have the potential to change the nature of Confederation. No matter what their beliefs or political allegiances in this continuing debate, Canadians agree that constitutional change must be achieved in the context of fair and democratic processes. We cannot complacently assume that our current electoral process will always meet this standard or that it leaves no room for improvement. Parliament and the national government must be seen as legitimate; electoral reform can both enhance the stature of national political institutions and reinforce their ability to define the future of our country in ways that command Canadians respect and confidence and promote the national interest.
In carrying out our mandate, we remained mindful of the importance of protecting our democratic heritage, while at the same time balancing it against the emerging values that are injecting a new dynamic into the electoral system. If our system is to reflect the realities of Canadian political life, then reform requires more than mere tinkering with electoral laws and practices.
Our broad mandate challenged us to explore a full range of options. We commissioned more than 100 research studies, to be published in a 23-volume collection. In the belief that our electoral laws must measure up to the very best contemporary practice, we examined election-related laws and processes in all of our provinces and territories and studied comparable legislation and processes in established democracies around the world. This unprecedented array of empirical study and expert opinion made a vital contribution to our deliberations. We made every effort to ensure that the research was both intellectually rigorous and of practical value. All studies were subjected to peer review, and many of the authors discussed their preliminary findings with members of the political and academic communities at national symposiums on major aspects of the electoral system.
The Commission placed the research program under the able and inspired direction of Dr. Peter Aucoin, Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at Dalhousie University. We are confident that the efforts of Dr. Aucoin, together with those of the research coordinators and scholars whose work appears in this and other volumes, will continue to be of value to historians, political scientists, parliamentarians and policy makers, as well as to thoughtful Canadians and the international community.
Along with the other Commissioners, I extend my sincere gratitude to the entire Commission staff for their dedication and commitment. I also wish to thank the many people who participated in our symposiums for their valuable contributions, as well as the members of the research and practitioners advisory groups whose counsel significantly aided our undertaking.
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Pierre Lortie
Chairman
INTRODUCTION
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THE ROYAL COMMISSIONS research program constituted a comprehensive and detailed examination of the Canadian electoral process. The scope of the research, undertaken to assist Commissioners in their deliberations, was dictated by the broad mandate given to the Commission.
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