Canada currently hovers around 24-25% female representation in the HOC. The United Nations maintains women need a critical mass of 33% to effect ongoing, positive change in our legislatures. Arend Lijphart, a world-renowned political scientist specializing in comparative politics, elections & voting systems and democratic institutions - states, on average, countries with PR have 8% more women in their legislatures. If you think its time for a change, sign our Declaration of Voters Rights: fairvote.ca
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:20:03 +0000