Election 2019

‘I Don’t Give Two Sh-ts About Being Liked’

‘I Don’t Give Two Sh-ts About Being Liked’

Female MPs on what it’s like dealing with hecklers, haters and online trolls.

Chatelaine

If We Want More Female Politicians, We Need To Address The Real Difficulties Of Juggling Parenthood And Politics

If We Want More Female Politicians, We Need To Address The Real Difficulties Of Juggling Parenthood And Politics

Yup, having kids make life as a politician even harder. Here female politicians talk about the challenges of raising a family and working on the Hill.

Chatelaine

What It's Really Like To Be A Woman in Canadian Politics

What It's Really Like To Be A Woman in Canadian Politics

After hearing from 86 of Canada's 91 female MPs, one thing became clear—if we want to see more women in government, there’s a lot of work left to be done.

Chatelaine

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

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