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Hedy Fry, Canada’s Longest-Serving Female MP, Has Seen Some Things

Hedy Fry, Canada’s Longest-Serving Female MP, Has Seen Some Things

In 1993, Hedy Fry became the first rookie politician to ever defeat a sitting Prime Minister. Chatelaine talked to her about what has changed—and what hasn’t—after 26 years in office

Rachel Heinrichs

How Canada Can Get More Women Into Government—And Why That Matters

How Canada Can Get More Women Into Government—And Why That Matters

We’re … 60th in the world?! Here’s what has helped women around the world.

Chatelaine

The Six Issues That Matter Most In This Fall’s Election

The Six Issues That Matter Most In This Fall’s Election

A cheat sheet to brush up on key points to consider ahead of October—the stuff candidates will be dying to talk about and the things they’d rather avoid.

Sarah Boesveld

Having Access To Abortion Helped Me Fully Embrace Motherhood. I Had The True Gift Of Choice

Having Access To Abortion Helped Me Fully Embrace Motherhood. I Had The True Gift Of Choice

Body autonomy is a fundamental human right. Those of us with a lot of it can easily take it for granted—but we need to guard it for everyone.

Amanda Jetté Knox

‘There’s Been A Lot Of Hostility Toward Diverging Points of View’

‘There’s Been A Lot Of Hostility Toward Diverging Points of View’

Partisanship is stronger than ever in federal politics—and it’s not helping anyone.

Sarah Boesveld