A woman's perspective on surviving and succeeding in politics.

Canadian Parliamentary Review | December 22, 2007| | Copyright

The challenge of running for elected office is similar whether one is vying for federal, provincial or municipal office. Female candidates face special and additional challenges. In this article a former Mayor of Winnipeg offers some advice for women contemplating a career in politics.

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I start from the premise that our country needs more women in politics. Our society needs more women in leadership positions. Many years ago I attended a conference with Justice Rosalie Abella, an incredibly dynamic speaker. She said "I cannot believe that the ...

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