The document provides an overview of the history and current state of women's representation in Canadian politics. It discusses some of the early female pioneers who helped gain women the right to vote and hold political office in Canada in the early 20th century. These include Nellie McClung, Agnes Macphail, Thérèse Casgrain, Kim Campbell, and Belinda Stronach. While progress has been made, full gender parity has yet to be achieved in Canadian politics. The document profiles several current prominent female politicians in Canada including Elizabeth May, Anita Neville, Ruby Dhalla, Leona Aglukkaq, and Helena Guergis.

1. Women in Canadian Politics By: Veronica Domke

6. Time Line of Women Gaining the Vote In Canadian Provinces Date Event January 28 th 1916 Woman in Manitoba receive the right to vote in provincial elections. March 14 th 1916 Woman is Saskatchewan win the right to vote provincially April 19 th 1916 Woman in Alberta win the right to vote provincially April 5 th 1917 Woman in British Columbia receive the right to vote provincially April 12 th 1917 Woman in Ontario receive the right to vote provincially April 26 th 1918 Woman in Nova Scotia receive the right to vote provincially May 24 th 1918 Woman across Canada receive the right to vote in federal elections. April 17 th 1919 Woman receive the right to vote in provincial elections in New Brunswick May 3 rd 1922 Woman in Prince Edward Island receive the right to vote provincially April 3 rd 1925 Woman in Newfoundland and Labrador receive the right to vote provincially April 25 th 1940 Woman in Quebec receive the right to vote in provincial elections