Extract: Ms. Hélène LeBlanc, Member of Parliament, also intervened to speak of the role that political parties play in women’s electoral success. She suggetsed that political parties must put women in ridings where they stand a chance of winning. Ms. LeBlanc said that women in decision-making positions should make a special effort to encourage other women to get involved. As an example, Ms. LeBlanc spoke of hosting young female students for a day, so that they could see her work on Parliament Hill. She stated that such mentoring can encourage young women to get involved in politics.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:26:46 +0000
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