Empowering Women and Gender-Diverse Advocates for Climate Resiliency

Participant Recruitment Form

We are accepting 40 participants from across PEI who are passionate about making large-scale changes to help our environment.

Request for Proposals: Workshop Facilitation

Empowering Women Advocates for Climate Resiliency: Facilitation of 5 Workshops

The Coalition is requesting proposals for workshop facilitators.

Girls & Gender-Diverse Youth Parliament

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is pleased to announce our first-ever Girls and Gender-Diverse Youth Parliament taking place in March 2024.

TFGBV Report

Report on the prevalence of TFGBV during the 2023 PEI Provincial election & a policy reccomendation for pei political parties

This report aims to serve as a starting point to introduce the topic of technology-facilitated gender-based violence and its direct connection to women’s political participation in Prince Edward Island.

A Statement from the PEI Coalition for Women in Government

Regarding questions asked during the Standing Committee on Health & Social Development October 5th, 2023

Request for Proposal: Branding

Deadline EXTENDED: August 23, 2023

The Coalition is requesting proposals for brand evaluation and consultation.

PEI Coalition for Women in Government Welcomes New Executive Director

Sarah Outram is the new Executive Director of the PEI Coalition for Women in Government

Employment Opportunity: Program Officer

Deadline to apply: August 11, 2023

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is seeking a Program Officer to coordinate the implementation of various projects throughout the year.

Employment Opportunity: Administrative Coordinator

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is hiring a full-time administrative coordinator for a 10-week tenure.

Employment Opportunity: Executive Director

The 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.

Women Leaders Invited to Symposium in Charlottetown

Women Leadership Symposium to be held in Charlottetown from March 31 to April 2

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.

Municipal Campaign Schools 2022

We are offering 4 campaign schools this summer ahead of Municipal Elections.

The Coalition has partnered with the Federation of PEI Municipalities to offer campaign schools to women this summer ahead of the 2022 Municipal Elections.

Employment Opportunities

We are hiring a Program Officer and an Administrative Coordinator

The Coalition is seeking to hire an Administrative Coordinator to organize and coordinate office administration and procedures, as well as a Program Officer to coordinate the implementation of various projects throughout the year.

Governance Review: Request for Proposals

RFP for Governance Consultants

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is seeking proposals to coordinate a review of the governance of the organisation, in such a way that the operational procedures fit the unique needs of the Coalition.

Coalition Student Award Made Permanent

The Famous Five Graduating Student Award has been endowed for perpetuity at UPEI.

To encourage and celebrate women in leadership positions, the Coalition, along with the Government of Prince Edward Island have endowed a scholarship at UPEI.

Coalition Commends Abolition of Evening Sitting Hours in PEI Legislative Assembly

The Legislative Assembly has voted to abolish evening sessions

On June 10, 2020, the PEI Legislative Assembly has voted to approve the abolishing of evening sitting hours as well as the implementation of a parliamentary calendar with fixed dates and alignment with the school year.

New Leadership for Women in Government Coalition

Sweta Daboo is the new Executive Director for the Coalition

The board and steering committee of the PEI Coalition for Women in Government are happy to announce that Sweta Daboo has been named the new Executive Director. Congratulations and welcome, Sweta!

Employment Opportunity: Executive Director

Job Advertisement

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is seeking a dynamic and engaged leader to help the organization advance women’s leadership in the political, civic, and democratic life of PEI

Trauma-Informed Policy Project: Request for Proposals

RFP for a Project Coordinator

The Coalition for Women in Government is seeking proposals to coordinate a project on trauma-informed policy as a tool to help organizations and institutions prevent and address violence against women, particularly in political contexts.

Coalition Levee

Invitation

Join the PEI Coalition for Women in Government for our Annual New Year's Levee on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 pm at St. Peter's Cathedral Hall

Coalition Congratulates Natalie Jameson on District 9 Win

District 9 Deferred Election

The Coalition for Women in Government congratulates Natalie Jameson on her win in the District 9 deferred election yesterday.

Percentage of Women in PEI Cabinet Lowest in Canada

Cabinet Data

Following Thursday’s swearing-in ceremony for PEI’s Premier and Executive Council, the Coalition for Women in Government can confirm that PEI ranks last in Canada regarding gender representation in cabinet.

Percentage of Women in PEI Legislature Increases Slightly

Media Release

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is pleased that the Legislature will see an increase in the number of women elected. Six of twenty-six (23%) MLAs declared elected in yesterday’s race are women, an increase from 18.5% in 2015.

MMP: An opportunity to increase women’s participation in government

Op-ed for the Guardian

Over the past 15 years, the Coalition has consistently advocated for a proportional electoral system, not because it benefits or disadvantages some parties over others, but because research shows that it tends to elect more women.

Name Recognition Matters

Letter to the Editor

Name recognition can be a challenge for women running in politics, particularly when they are running against an incumbent, who has had four or more years to become a household name in their district.

One-third of Party Candidates are Women

Media Release

Nominations for the 2019 provincial election are now closed and the PEI Coalition for Women in Government has confirmed that both the number and percentage of women candidates has increased over 2015 totals.

Leaders' Forum on Women's Issues

Save the Date: April 11, 10:00 am -12:00 noon

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government and Holland College Student Union are pleased to host the second PEI Leaders’ Forum on Women’s Issues on Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Florence Simmons Performance Hall.

Coalition Levee

Save the Date

Join the PEI Coalition for Women in Government for their Annual New Year's Levee on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Upstreet Brewery.

Percentage of Women Elected to PEI Municipal Councils Increases

Media Release

Despite an increase in the number of women elected to municipal councils yesterday the percentage remains well below parity.

Nomination of Women Increases in 2018 Municipal Elections

Media Release

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government is pleased to see an increase in the number of women running as candidates in the four PEI municipalities whose elections are managed by Elections PEI.

Coalition Hosts Public Event on Gender-based Cyberviolence

Media Release

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government invites members of the public to a free presentation and panel on “Confronting Gender-based Cyberviolence Against Women in Politics,” on Thursday May 24, 2018, from 6:00-8:30PM, UPEI.

Coalition Supports Women Fundraising for Municipal Campaigns

Letter to the Editor

The belief that candidates should be able to fund their campaigns on their “own dime” would mean that only people with lots of money to spare could run for office, which would create disadvantages for many women and underrepresented groups.

It's About Time!

Op-ed for the Guardian

As the Spring Session of the Legislative Assembly of PEI begins, the Coalition for Women in Government is looking forward to increased action in the area of equity and inclusion for women and diverse groups in PEI.

Municipal Campaign School for Women

Training Opportunity

Women interested in running in the 2018 municipal elections are invited to attend a municipal campaign school in Charlottetown or Summerside.

Percentage of Women in PEI Cabinet Lowest Among Provinces

Media Release

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government describes today's announcement as a missed opportunity to ensure women's voices and experiences are represented at the cabinet table.

New Year's Levee

Save The Date

Join the PEI Coalition for Women in Government for their Annual New Year's Levee on Wednesday January 3rd, 2018, from 4:00-6:00pm at St. Peter's Hall.

Coalition Welcomes Motion to Modernize Legislative Sitting Times

Media Release

The Coalition for Women in Government welcomes motion 32 put forward by Minister Paula Biggar to modernize sitting times in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and hopes all parties will support the motion.

Building Effective Boards: The Gender & Diversity Factor

Free Workshop

The Equity in Governance project invites members of agencies, boards, and commissions to attend the "Building Effective Boards: The Gender & Diversity Factor" workshop on Thursday, Dec 7th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Coalition Congratulates Hannah Bell on District 11 Win!

Media Release

Hannah Bell Makes History As First Woman Green Party Candidate Elected to PEI Legislature

Becoming A Municipal Councillor: What You Need to Know!

Join the Coalition and Municipal Affairs PEI to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of municipal councillors in PEI.

Municipal elections are just one year away and the Coalition for Women in Government is encouraging members of the public to learn more about municipal government.

Inside Municipal Council

Attend Municipal Council Meetings with the Coalition for Women in Government & Young Voters of PEI

The Coalition for Women in Government and Young Voters of PEI invite members of the public to attend municipal council meetings during the months of November and December to learn more about the municipal process.

New Zealand PM Leads Mixed Member Proportional Coalition

Under the Mixed Member Proportional electoral system New Zealand elects its third woman Prime Minister

New Zealand is an island nation that shares much in common with Prince Edward Island in its sociopolitical history. We still hope that PEI will share another trait with New Zealand in the future: a Mixed-Member Proportional electoral system.

New Project for Women in Politics Announced

Media Release

Three organizations team up for the project titled "Engaging Island Women for Political Action"

Coalition Encourages Women to Run for Stratford

Media Release

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government encourages women to put their names forward to run for elected office in the Stratford by-election scheduled for May 1, 2017.

Percentage of Women in PEI Cabinet Lowest among Provinces

Media Release

February 16, 2017, Charlottetown – Following today’s cabinet shuffle, PEI falls to last place among the ten Canadian provinces with regard to the number and percentage of women in cabinet.

Women must seize chance

Op-ed for The Guardian by Dawn Wilson

PR options offer best potential to increase gender balance, diversity in legislature.

Coalition Thanks Janice Sherry for Public Service

Media Release

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government thanks Janice Sherry for her nearly ten years of service as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Summerside-Wilmot.

Senate Seat

PEI Coalition for Women in Government encourages Island women to apply

How would you transform Canadian life if you could? Can you imagine yourself sitting as a Senator to be part of that transformation? Canadians are now welcome to act on their imaginings in a new way, by applying to be part of the Senate of Canada.

Coalition Commends Addition of Tina Mundy to Cabinet

Media Release

The Coalition for Women in Government welcomes the recent cabinet shuffle by Premier MacLauchlan, which includes the appointment of Tina Mundy as Minister of Family and Human Services.

A Formal Presentation to Legislative Assembly of PEI

Recommendations to the Special Committee on Democratic Renewal

PEI Coalition for Women in Government recognizes Proportional Representation as a best practice for electing women. We are a member of the Coalition for Proportional Representation established earlier this year and will echo their recommendations.

Percentage of Women Candidates Remains Stagnant

Media Release

Nominations for the 2015 federal election are now complete and the PEI Coalition for Women in Government has confirmed that 6 women are among the 17 candidates (or 35.3 per cent of candidates) running in PEI ridings.

New Tool Aims to Build Inclusive, Diverse Communities

Media Release

Advancing Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Municipalities offers tools, best practices, and case studies to support efforts to plan, create, and sustain positive change that values the strengths of Canada’s diverse populations.

Percentage of Women in PEI Cabinet Among Lowest in the Country

Another disappointment for the Coalition

The current cabinet includes just one woman among nine cabinet positions (11%).

Percentage of Women in PEI Legislature Down

Media Release

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government disappointed to see a decrease in the number of women elected to the legislature.