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Towards Parity is a project being implemented by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities with funding from the Department for Women and Gender Equality (formerly Status of Women Canada). We will be developing a national action plan to help address some of the potential barriers that exist for women entering into, being elected to, or remaining in municipal politics. Through previous consultations we have prioritized 6 potential barriers.

As youth engaged in politics, and Canada’s next generation of leaders, we would like to ask your input about the barriers you perceive to be most prominent in your potential engagement in municipal politics. Thank you for taking the time to respond to the survey. It should only take 5 minutes of your time.
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* 1. Would you ever consider running for elected office at any level?

Please rate the following statements based on how true you perceive them to be. Think of yourself and of women you may know.

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* 2. The accessibility of resources, including information about fundraising, appropriate forms, etc. is extremely important for women who are new to municipal politics.

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* 3. A lack of inclusive policies, such as parental leave and telecommuting, would be a deterring factor in a woman's decision to run for municipal office.

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* 4. There are practices/services in place within municipalities that would help women balance their personal responsibilities with their position on council.

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* 5. Women might be hesitant to engage in politics, as they believe they would not be taken seriously, or would be excluded by their colleagues (male or female).

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* 6. Women would be more likely to consider a campaign for municipal office if they had support from a prominent community member and/or from someone those close to them.

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* 7. Women may be hesitant to engage in politics because they fear that they might face intimidation or harassment due to their gender identity.

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* 8. You, or women you know, have the same chance of running a successful campaign as any male candidate with the same qualifications.

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* 9. Below is a prioritized list of barriers women face when choosing to enter or remain in municipal politics. Please rank the following potential barriers from most (1) to least (6) prominent, based on how you believe they may hinder women’s participation or success.

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* 10. People of marginalized identities often experience barriers differently, or to a compounding effect. In your opinion, what are some of the biggest challenges for women of intersectional identities when thinking about running for municipal office?

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* 11. What could be done to minimize the effects of these barriers? Consider solutions at an individual, municipal, and national level.

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* 12. If you (or a woman close to you) were considering running in the next municipal election, what is one service or support you hope would be available?

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* 13. How can we attract more youth and diversity to municipal politics?

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* 14. Do you identify as:

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* 15. How old are you?

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* 16. In which province do you reside?

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* 17. Do you identify as coming from an urban or rural area?

Thank you for your time and input. 
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