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The Canadian Federal Election

Election day in Canada is Monday, April 28, 2025.

The Voting Power Of Women In Canada

Data shows that in the 2019 General Election, in almost all age groups, women outnumbered men in voter turnout. Overall, 3% more women voted than men in that election. Of the total potential first time voters that year, 55.7% of women voted, verses 49.7% of men. The province or territory where female voters outnumbered men most significantly were Nunavut, where 5.3% more women voted and Newfoundland and Labrador, where 4.6% more women voted.

Image Source: Estimation of Voter Turnout by Age Group and Gender at the 2019 General Election
Feminism is opposition to woman hating in order to achieve a truly egalitarian society. And there can't be any women's movement that is rooted in political defenses of woman hating (Dworkin, 1987).

What Issues Are Feminists Thinking About, As They Head To The Polls?

Tackling male violence against women has always been a priority for feminists, both domestically and globally. One of the issues that has been brought up consistently in the last few years is femicide, many in Canada believing it should be a specific criminal offense or a hate crime. Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, has mentioned classifying femicide as, "a constructive-first degree murder offence." Similarly, the issue of a lack of support for victims and a lack of follow through on criminal sentencing in cases of male violence against women in the home has been brought up over and over since these rates skyrocketed during COVID. Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre is, "pledging to create a new criminal offence of assaulting an intimate partner," should he become Prime Minister.

Another topic on which feminists have historically been very vocal is financial support for women and in particular, mothers. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he planned to expand the current $10-a-day daycare program that already exists. Access to healthcare is another topic of hot discussion as we head to the polls, and this is a particular concern for feminists, as we know that when there is a lack of institutional care available, it is women who take time off of work to care for family. The Green Party of Canada has unveiled a, "Bold Plan to Expand Universal Public Healthcare," just last week.

Information About Voting

Key federal election dates – Elections Canada
2025 federal election in Canada, key dates
Welcome - Elections Canada E-Registration
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Elections Canada E-Registration
Voting locations – Elections Canada
Information for electors in Canada. All you need to vote.

Resources

2025 Federal Election - End Violence Against Women | Women’s Shelters Canada
Demand Better Campaign A federal election has been called! Now what? Feminist and progressive organizations are joining together across Canada to fight for the economic well-being of our families and to mobilize Canadians to vote for leaders who will side with us. For decades, we have championed policies that make life better
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Are Indigenous issues on the federal campaign radar? Here’s what a few Indigenous leaders think
With three weeks to go before the federal election, a few Indigenous leaders say the main parties have so far not made Indigenous issues a priority.
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Questions To Consider

How do you feel about taking part in the electoral process as a feminist in Canada?

What is your biggest concern for women in Canada?

How would you like the Canadian government to address your most pressing concerns for women in Canada?

Do you feel the current government adequately addressed your concerns for women?

What needs to happen over the next year to get Canada heading in the right direction in regards to women?