Women's Leadership Symposium 2023

News and Events

Request for Proposal: BrandingDeadline EXTENDED: August 23, 2023
Aug 07 2023
The Coalition is requesting proposals for brand evaluation and consultation.
Employment Opportunity: Program OfficerDeadline to apply: August 11, 2023
Jul 31 2023
The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is seeking a Program Officer to coordinate the implementation of various projects throughout the year.
PEI Coalition for Women in Government Welcomes New Executive DirectorSarah Outram is the new Executive Director of the PEI Coalition for Women in Government
Jul 31 2023
Employment Opportunity: Administrative CoordinatorThe PEI Coalition for Women in Government is hiring a full-time administrative coordinator for a 10-week tenure.
May 17 2023
Employment Opportunity: Executive DirectorThe PEI Coalition for Women in Government is seeking a leader to help the organization meet its mission of advancing women's leadership in the political, civic and democratic life on Prince Edward Island.
May 17 2023
Women Leaders Invited to Symposium in CharlottetownWomen Leadership Symposium to be held in Charlottetown from March 31 to April 2
Feb 06 2023
The PEI Coalition for Women in Government invites all women and gender-diverse leaders to a free 2.5-day symposium in Charlottetown from March 31 to April 2, 2023. Full event details will be released during the next two weeks.

Subscribe to Our Mailing List

* indicates required

PEI in 2023

  • 0% of MPs in PEI are women
  • 26% of MLAs are women
  • 25% of PEI Senators are women
  • 50% of Lennox Island Band Council are women
  • 25% of Abegweit Band Council members are women


How Does PEI Compare?

Percentage of women in provincial, territorial and national legislatures (2019):

Rank Jurisdiction % of Women in Legislature
1 Northwest Territories 47.3% (9/19)
2 Quebec 46.4% (58/125)
3 British Columbia 42.4% (37/87)
4 Yukon 42.1% (8/19)
5 Ontario 37.8% (47/124)
  CANADA 30.5% (103/338)
6 Alberta 28.7% (12/58)
7 Saskatchewan 27.8% (17/61)
8 Nova Scotia 27.2% (15/55)
9 Nunavut 27.2% (6/22)
10 New Brunswick 26.5% (13/49)
11 Manitoba 26.3% (15/57)
12 Prince Edward Island 26% (7/27)
13 Newfoundland and Labrador 22.5% (9/40)
Organize to Lead: A Political Guidebook for PEI

Organize to Lead: A Political Guidebook is a resource for women interested in elected office.

LATEST ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

2023 PEI General Election: Women Candidates