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Article: A woman's perspective on surviving and succeeding in politics.
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- Canadian Parliamentary Review
- Article date:
- December 22, 2007
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The challenge of running for elected office is similar whether one is vying for federal, provincial or municipal office. Female candidates face special and additional challenges. In this article a former Mayor of Winnipeg offers some advice for women contemplating a career in politics.
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I start from the premise that our country needs more women in politics. Our society needs more women in leadership positions. Many years ago I attended a conference with Justice Rosalie Abella, an incredibly dynamic speaker. She said "I cannot believe that the women of Canada are the majority of the population and we still act like a minority. We must bring ...
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... ... are infuriatingly political. That is, if politics infuriate you. Frankly, I love politics. And also ignore them. Both frames of mind ... accomplishing things necessarily must learn to love politics. Moreover, for better or for worse, politics ...
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