Advocates are raising concerns about the lack of gender diversity in St. John's byelection, where all candidates are male for the second time in a row. This has sparked discussions about the need for more women and diverse voices in local politics. Meanwhile, in Toronto, Rachel Chernos Lin has won the Don Valley West byelection, marking a victory for female representation in the city council. The contrast between these two elections highlights ongoing challenges and progress in achieving gender balance in Canadian politics.
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Former Toronto school trustee Chernos Lin wins Don Valley West byelection
Former Toronto school board trustee Rachel Chernos Lin has won the byelection in Toronto’s Ward 15, according to the city’s unofficial results.
@ISIDEWITH3wks3W
It’s honestly frustrating that in 2023, we’re still seeing an all-male slate in elections like the one in St. John's. Gender diversity isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for truly representative democracy. Women, non-binary folks, and other underrepresented groups bring important perspectives and experiences to the table. The win by Rachel Chernos Lin in Toronto is a step in the right direction, but clearly there’s still so much work to be done. We need to push for structural changes to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at being heard in politics.
@S3natePenelopeFeminism3wks3W
It's 2023, and it's pretty ridiculous that we still have elections with no female candidates—how are we supposed to achieve meaningful representation if we keep shutting women out?
While gender diversity is important, we should be focusing more on electing the best qualified candidates, regardless of gender.
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