October 2023

NDP Convention Reception

The Equal Voice Foundation is pleased to host a hospitality suite at the NDP Convention in Hamilton this Friday at the Gown & Gavel from 6 - 9 pm in partnership with Public Affairs Advisors and World Energy GH2.

 

Join us for a public evening of networking and celebration of women in politics with like-minded individuals over drinks and appetizers. This event is part of our series celebrating women and gender diverse individuals' involvement in all the major political parties.

September 2023

UBCM Reception

We’re glad you can join us for the Equal Voice UBCM reception. 

 

This year we embrace all the names women are called in politics to flip the script. You can call us bossy, we will take the compliment as assertive. Think we’re too opinionated? Well, we have bold ideas to share with the world. 

Connect with your BC political network and bring your dancing shoes. 

 

Here are the important details: 

Monday, September 18th 

6 PM- 9 PM 

Brass Fish, 385 Burrard Street

Equal Voice Foundation Hospitality Suite

The Equal Voice Foundation is pleased to host a hospitality suite at the Conservative Party Convention in Quebec City this September.

Join us at the Hilton Quebec at 8:30pm for a public evening of networking and celebration of women in politics with like-minded individuals over drinks and appetizers.

June 2023

National Online Campaign School

Join the National Online Campaign School from wherever you are in Canada!

Designed to equip women with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to run for political office in Canada.

 

The program consists of 4 online sessions including a mix of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with others from across Canada. Each course is approximately two hours for a total of 8 hours of learning over 4 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the courses.

Next Cohort: June 6 2023

 

Apply for your spot at Equal Voice's next National Campaign School

May 2023

An Evening at the Met

In partnership with Sussex Strategy Group, and the Forest Products Association of Canada, the Equal Voice Foundation will co-host a public evening at the Metropolitain Brasserie.  We hope you will be able to join us!

 

Register Here

 

 

April 2023

Northwest Territories Campaign School

In partnership with SHE CAN, Government of Northwest Territories, this two day in-person campaign school will cover everything you need to know about getting involved in the upcoming election! The program is currently designed for beginners but will feature information for beginners to experienced campaigners.

To register, please email: [email protected]

Travel and daycare subsidies available by request. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

 

 

 

March 2023

Online Alberta Campaign School

Join the Online Alberta Campaign School!

The Alberta Election is almost here! This is your time to get civically engaged and make a difference!

Supporting a candidate can take many forms; your financial contributions, your time, your support, and your vote. Volunteers are essential for any campaign and play a very important role in the election process.

Join us for 2 hours to learn about how to get involved in campaigns, the different roles you can play, GET OUT THE VOTE (election day) and some of the basics to help you feel more prepared.  

Are you an experienced campaigner or a candidate? We also welcome you to join us to ask your questions, practice your pitch, and learn tips and tricks!  

Date: March 9, 2023

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 MT

Location: Online(Zoom)

 

Pricing

We are delighted that thanks to the generosity of donors to the Equal Voice Foundation we are able to offer this campaign training at no charge to participants. To continue to offer the course for free, we invite you to make a donation to the Equal Voice Foundation.

 

$50 $100 $150 $200

 

 

February 2023

Ask Me Anything!

Interested in politics but not sure where to get started? Do you want to run for political office someday? Experienced campaigner looking for tips and tricks?

Join us on Sunday, February 26 from anywhere across Canada to ask your questions, get advice, and learn from some of Canada’s best political strategists - with different political stripes! This AMA is suitable for all audiences – beginner or experienced.


The Experts

• Rachael Segal: Lawyer with extensive experience on political campaigns at all levels of government in Ontario and British Columbia. University Lecturer (Masters of Public Policy), and former on-air TV and Radio personality.
• Sally Houser: Long-time strategist, communications and media expert, and party politics insider, with extensive experience and knowledge on all campaigns.

The Details

Program: Informal Q&A – bring your questions!
Where: Zoom
When: Sunday, February 26th from 7:00-8:30 pm (EST)
Cost: Free 

November 2022

November Online Campaign School

Join the National Online Campaign School from wherever you are in Canada!

The National Online Campaign School is designed to equip women with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to run for political office in Canada. The school consists of 4 online sessions including a mix of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Each course is approximately two hours for a total of 8 hours of learning over 4 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the courses.

Outcomes

• Graduates join the Equal Voice Alumni network;
• Gain knowledge on how to get nominated, build your team, and run a campaign;
• New connections across party lines and access to advice from elected officials;
• Improved leadership, management, and communication skills;

“The Equal Voice Campaign School is a great launchpad for women thinking about running for office! They cover a huge breadth of topics and engage with a fantastic group of speakers including those who have successfully run for office. Learning about the path other women have taken, and their reasons for entering politics, was an invaluable experience.” – 2020 Participant 

Dates and Times: November 2022

Every Thursday evening for 4 weeks starting November 3, 2022. Classes run from 7:00pm EST – 9:00pm EST (4:00pm – 6:00pm PDT / 8:00pm – 10:00pm ADT)

Sessions take place online using Zoom and in English only. To participate, you will require access to the internet, a microphone, and a web camera.
Closed-captioning will be available.

Pricing

We are delighted that thanks to the generosity of donors to the Equal Voice Foundation we are able to offer this campaign training at no charge to participants. To continue to offer the course for free, we invite you to make a donation to the Equal Voice Foundation.

However, unfortunately in the past we have had participants sign up and not attend sessions.  As we keep the group small for optimal learning, and have a waitlist, people who register and don’t attend are denying a spot to someone on the waitlist.  Therefore, it is important to make sure you are committed to the sessions before you decide to sign up.

$50 $100 $150 $200

**Due to capacity limits, we will be closing applications after a certain number of registrations. If you wish to participate in a future Campaign School, please RSVP or email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist and someone will contact you should more spots become available.**

 

Calgary City Hall by davebloggs007, distributed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license

October 2022

Saskatoon, SK Campaign School

Please join us for our in-person campaign school taking place in Saskatoon, SK!

The school will be a one-day crash course on running in politics.  Hear from guest speakers, ask questions, and network with others interested in politics. Expect to practice your ‘elevator pitch’ and run a mock campaign!

To ensure everyone across the province has a fair chance to attend Campaign Schools, we are offering childcare and travel subsidies to those who need them. Participants will be responsible for accommodation and travel expenses beyond the subsidy. A light dinner and parking will be provided.

 

The Equal Voice Foundation is honoured to have the support of The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation. Their generosity has allowed us to dramatically increase the number of in-person and online training sessions that we offer to women across Canada, and allow the training to be offered free of charge to participants. This will help elect more women across Canada at all levels of government in the years to come, and Canada will see the benefits for decades.

Winnipeg, MB Campaign School

Please join us for our in-person campaign school taking place in Winnipeg, MB!

The school will be a one-day crash course on running in politics.  Hear from guest speakers, ask questions, and network with others interested in politics. Expect to practice your ‘elevator pitch’ and run a mock campaign!

To ensure everyone across the province has a fair chance to attend Campaign Schools, we are offering childcare and travel subsidies to those who need them. Participants will be responsible for accommodation and travel expenses beyond the subsidy. A light dinner and parking will be provided.

 

The Equal Voice Foundation is honoured to have the support of The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation. Their generosity has allowed us to dramatically increase the number of in-person and online training sessions that we offer to women across Canada, and allow the training to be offered free of charge to participants. This will help elect more women across Canada at all levels of government in the years to come, and Canada will see the benefits for decades.

September 2022

Charlottetown, PEI Campaign School

Unfortunately, this campaign school has been cancelled. We thank you for your continued support.

 

Halifax, NS Campaign School

Equal Voice is heading to Nova Scotia!

 

Please join us for our in-person campaign school taking place in Halifax!

 

On Tuesday September 27 from 5:30-8:30pm (GMT) join us in person to run a mock campaign! Network with others interested in politics, exchange contact information, and get familiar with the different campaign team roles.

 

To ensure everyone across the province has a fair chance to attend Campaign Schools, we are offering childcare and travel subsidies to those who need them. Participants will be responsible for accommodation and travel expenses beyond the subsidy. A light dinner and parking will be provided.

 

The Equal Voice Foundation is honoured to have the support of The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation. Their generosity has allowed us to dramatically increase the number of in-person and online training sessions that we offer to women across Canada, and allow the training to be offered free of charge to participants. This will help elect more women across Canada at all levels of government in the years to come, and Canada will see the benefits for decades.

Moncton, NB Campaign School

Equal Voice is heading to New Brunswick!

 

Equal Voice proud to join Women in Leadership - From Talk to Action to present a campaign school in Moncton!

 

On Monday September 26 from 5:30-8:30pm (GMT) join us in person to run a mock campaign! Network with others interested in politics, exchange contact information, and get familiar with the different campaign team roles. This session will be in English.

 

To ensure everyone across the province has a fair chance to attend Campaign Schools, we are offering childcare and travel subsidies to those who need them. Participants will be responsible for accommodation and travel expenses beyond the subsidy. A light dinner and parking will be provided.

 

The Equal Voice Foundation is honoured to have the support of The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation. Their generosity has allowed us to dramatically increase the number of in-person and online training sessions that we offer to women across Canada, and allow the training to be offered free of charge to participants. This will help elect more women across Canada at all levels of government in the years to come, and Canada will see the benefits for decades.

 

The New Brunswick Legislative Building by Benson Kua, distributed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license

École de campagne en ligne pour le Canada atlantique

Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée avec des représentants élus. Posez des questions, apprenez des experts et créez un réseau avec d'autres personnes de votre communauté.

 

Inscrivez-vous ici: 

https://fve2021-equalvoice.nationbuilder.com/_cole_de_campagne_en_ligne_pour_le_canada_atlantique

Whitehorse, YT Campaign School

Please join us for our in-person campaign school taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon!

The school will be a one-day crash course on running in politics.  Hear from guest speakers, ask questions, and network with others interested in politics. Expect to practice your ‘elevator pitch’ and run a mock campaign!

Please note participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Breakfast, lunch, and parking will be provided. Childcare and travel subsidies available by request.

 

The Equal Voice Foundation is honoured to have the support of The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation. Their generosity has allowed us to dramatically increase the number of in-person and online training sessions that we offer to women across Canada, and allow the training to be offered free of charge to participants. This will help elect more women across Canada at all levels of government in the years to come, and Canada will see the benefits for decades.

August 2022

GTA Campaign School

Equal Voice is heading to the Greater Toronto Area!

Please join us for our in-person campaign school taking place in Burlington, ON!

The school will be a one-day crash course on running in politics.  Hear from guest speakers, ask questions, and network with others interested in politics. Expect to practice your ‘elevator pitch’ and run a mock campaign!

Please note participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Breakfast, lunch, and parking will be provided. Childcare and travel subsidies available by request.

July 2022

Pop-up Online Campaign School: Building Your Team + Fundraising

Brought to you by popular demand, this 2-hour pop-up will focus on Building Your Campaign Team + Fundraising. This course is designed for those who are already committed to putting their name on the ballot. Learn about the different roles, where to find them, and volunteer management. Hear about some of the different ways to fundraise! 

The pop-up will take place online using Zoom and in English only. To participate, you will require access to the internet, a microphone, and a web camera.
Closed-captioning will be available.

Pricing

We are delighted that thanks to the generosity of donors to the Equal Voice Foundation we are able to offer this campaign training at no charge to participants. To continue to offer the course for free, we invite you to make a donation to the Equal Voice Foundation.

However, unfortunately in the past we have had participants sign up and not attend sessions.  As we keep the group small for optimal learning, and have a waitlist, people who register and don’t attend are denying a spot to someone on the waitlist.  Therefore, it is important to make sure you are committed to the sessions before you decide to sign up.

$50 $100 $150 $200

**Due to capacity limits, we will be closing applications after a certain number of registrations. If you wish to participate in a future Campaign School, please RSVP or email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist and someone will contact you should more spots become available.**

 

Pop-Up Online Campaign School: You, The Candidate

Brought to you by popular demand, this 2-hour pop-up will focus on You, The Candidate. This course is designed for those who are already committed to putting their name on the ballot. Learn how to brand yourself, media & community relations, and strategies to win your spot.

The pop-up will take place online using Zoom and in English only. To participate, you will require access to the internet, a microphone, and a web camera.
Closed-captioning will be available.

Pricing

We are delighted that thanks to the generosity of donors to the Equal Voice Foundation we are able to offer this campaign training at no charge to participants. To continue to offer the course for free, we invite you to make a donation to the Equal Voice Foundation.

However, unfortunately in the past we have had participants sign up and not attend sessions.  As we keep the group small for optimal learning, and have a waitlist, people who register and don’t attend are denying a spot to someone on the waitlist.  Therefore, it is important to make sure you are committed to the sessions before you decide to sign up.

$50 $100 $150 $200

**Due to capacity limits, we will be closing applications after a certain number of registrations. If you wish to participate in a future Campaign School, please RSVP or email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist and someone will contact you should more spots become available.**

 

June 2022

BC Campaign School

Equal Voice is heading to BC!

Please join us for our in-person campaign school taking place in Victoria BC!

The school will be a one-day crash course on running in politics.  Hear from guest speakers, ask questions, and network with others interested in politics. Expect to practice your ‘elevator pitch’ and run a mock campaign!

Please note that participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Childcare and travel subsidies available by request.

 

Contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.

National Online Campaign School

Join the National Online Campaign School from wherever you are in Canada!

The National Online Campaign School is designed to equip women with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to run for political office in Canada. The school consists of 4 online sessions including a mix of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Each course is approximately two hours for a total of 8 hours of learning over 4 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the courses and a certificate of participation upon completion.

Outcomes

• Graduates join the Equal Voice Alumni network;
• Gain knowledge on how to get nominated, build your team, and run a campaign;
• New connections across party lines and access to advice from elected officials;
• Improved leadership, management, and communication skills;

“The Equal Voice Campaign School is a great launchpad for women thinking about running for office! They cover a huge breadth of topics and engage with a fantastic group of speakers including those who have successfully run for office. Learning about the path other women have taken, and their reasons for entering politics, was an invaluable experience.” – 2020 Participant 

Dates and Times: June 2022

Every Thursday evening for 4 weeks starting June 9, 2022. Classes run from 7:00pm EST – 9:00pm EST (4:00pm – 6:00pm PDT / 8:00pm – 10:00pm ADT)

Sessions take place online using Zoom and in English only. To participate, you will require access to the internet, a microphone, and a web camera.
Closed-captioning will be available.

Pricing

We are delighted that thanks to the generosity of donors to the Equal Voice Foundation we are able to offer this campaign training at no charge to participants. To continue to offer the course for free, we invite you to make a donation to the Equal Voice Foundation.

However, unfortunately in the past we have had participants sign up and not attend sessions.  As we keep the group small for optimal learning, and have a waitlist, people who register and don’t attend are denying a spot to someone on the waitlist.  Therefore, it is important to make sure you are committed to the sessions before you decide to sign up.

$50 $100 $150 $200

**Due to capacity limits, we will be closing applications after a certain number of registrations. If you wish to participate in a future Campaign School, please RSVP or email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist and someone will contact you should more spots become available.**

 

April 2022

Join Us!

Over the past two years, Equal Voice and the Equal Voice Foundation have seen tremendous improvements to gender representation at all levels of government across Canada. Notably, achieving near gender parity in the BC legislature, and reaching 30% of women MPs in the House of Commons. While we have been unable to celebrate these accomplishments over the last two years, we are finally excited to celebrate these milestones and the contributions that women in politics have made to improve the lives of Canadians.

In partnership with Equal Voice BC, the Equal Voice Foundation is hosting an in-person reception to celebrate the triumph of women politicians in BC and recognize all the steps that we've made towards gender parity.