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Women in Power

Why Canada Is Failing Its Female Leaders

The Huffington Post Canada | Arti Patel | Posted 11.01.2011 | Canada Living
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Canada is lagging behind to support women in leadership roles, and the shortcoming is noticeable both on a local and international scale. From the ...

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The Lack of Women in Politics: Focus on the Obstacles

Emma Woolley | Posted 08.29.2011 | Canada
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Emma Woolley

I believe that equal political representation is incredibly important. But when I think about the combative, dirty-pool, public-scrutiny-all-the-time, men's club that is Canadian politics, I cringe.

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Why Politics Is Too Important to Leave to the Men

Hon. Carolyn Bennett | Posted 08.22.2011 | Canada
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Hon. Carolyn Bennett

More women in politics changes not only what is done but how. What is discussed changes; more time on health, child care, and environmental concerns; and more consensus-driven win-win approaches replace the testosterone-driven triumphalism of politics as usual.

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