Quebec elects more than 40 per cent women candidates, most in Canada: analysts
MONTREAL — Quebec elected a record number of women in Monday’s election, reflecting a trend on the continent toward greater female involvement in politics.
The 52 women elected — representing 41.6 per cent of the province’s 125 seats — is the highest percentage in Canada, said Esther Lapointe director-general of Groupe Femmes, Politique et Democratie, which lobbies for a greater political role for women.
Quebec stole the title from Ontario, where 39.5 per cent of candidates elected last June were women.
South of the border, American media are regularly reporting on the “historic surge” of women candidates vying for spots in the congressional midterms being held in November.