In the United States Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is cause for hope and reflection on the status of women's leadership in world politics. The prospect of a woman occupying the oval office represents an exciting turning point in history that is in need of further attention, particularly as it affects current Canadian political discourse. This article looks at recent developments in some other countries and considers the prospects for more women in Canada's Parliament following the next election.

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Women have rarely held positions of political leadership. In 2006, only 11 or 5.7 percent of the world s 191 nations were lead by women. (1) Similar ...

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