Statistics on Women in Politics
A Few Statistics on Women in Elected Office
July 9, 2009 (pdf format), requires AcrobatTM Reader
Women Candidates in Nova Scotia in 2009
July 9, 2009 (pdf format), requires AcrobatTM Reader
Women MLAs in the Nova Scotia Legislature Past and Present
July 8, 2009 (pdf format),
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Number and Proportion of Women MLAs in Provincial and Territorial Legislatures
Updated July 9, 2009
Source: Parliament of Canada website: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/compilations/ProvinceTerritory/Women.aspx?Language=E
First Nations Chiefs and Councillors by Gender in Nova Scotia
Current to January 2009
Source: Source: Individual Band Council Offices. Please note that the letter “C” denotes Chief.
Women as Proportion of MLAs in Nova Scotia 2009 Provincial Election
Updated July 9, 2009
Source: Parliament of Canada website: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Lists/Members.aspx?Parliament=0d5d5236-70f0-4a7e-8c96-68f985128af9
Women as Proportion of Municipal Councillor Positions (Mayors and Councillors) Elected in Nova Scotia in 2008 Municipal Elections
Updated July 9, 2009
Source: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Affairs
Women as Proportion of Federal MPs for Canada and Nova Scotia, 2008
Updated October 18, 2008
Source: Parliament of Canada website: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Lists/Members.aspx?Parliament=0d5d5236-70f0-4a7e-8c96-68f985128af9
Women Candidates in Nova Scotia Provincial Elections, 1999-2009
Source: Parliament of Canada website: Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women.