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We’re sharing all of our favourite advice to help you run for office — and giving you the tools to make it happen.
You filed your nomination papers. Now it's time to campaign. PoliticsNOW's new 2026 Campaign Hub gives women running for municipal office free access to practical campaign training, resources, and live coaching throughout the 2026 Ontario municipal election.
As communities across Ontario prepare for the 2026 municipal elections, Run Where You Are – Say Yes is calling on women and gender-diverse people to take the next step toward public leadership. The free, non-partisan virtual event will take place on Tuesday, February 24, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST, and is open to participants across the province.
Run Where You Are is a free virtual event on September 23, 2025, designed to inspire and support women and gender-diverse leaders across Ontario to step into municipal politics. Featuring keynote Kathleen Wynne and a panel of local leaders, the event offers practical tools, real stories, and connections to help you prepare for the 2026 elections.
Women belong in every political space. Yet in Canada, women hold only 30.8% of seats in the House of Commons, despite making up half the population. Increasing gender representation strengthens democracy, improves policymaking, and inspires future leaders. Learn why supporting women in politics matters and how you can help create a more inclusive, representative Canada.
The federal election is coming up, and if we want to see real change, we need more women in office. Supporting women in politics isn’t just about equity—it’s about better leadership, stronger policies, and a government that actually reflects the people it serves. From donating to campaigns to amplifying their voices and shutting down sexist misinformation, there are plenty of ways to make a difference.
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From Candidate to Council Series
Dive into the inspiring journeys of women who ran as candidates in the 2022 municipal elections and emerged victorious, now sharing their experiences from their first year in office.
Gain invaluable insights as these trailblazers recount their paths to success, offering firsthand accounts of the challenges they've overcome and the triumphs they've celebrated. From Candidate to Council is more than just a glimpse into their lives—it's a beacon of empowerment, a testament to perseverance, and a guide for those aspiring to make a difference in their communities.
Donica LeBlanc is a School Board Trustee for the Lakehead District School Board in Thunder Bay.
Julie Ann Bertram is a School Board Trustee in Zone 1 for the Near North District School Board in West Nipissing.
Judy Kosmerly is a School Board Trustee in Area 3, Wards 5 & 6 for Rainbow District School Board in Greater Sudbury.
Research
After every election, we sit down and we analyze the state of women in politics in our country, our province and our regions. If you’re looking for the most up to date facts on women in politics in Canada, this is where you’ll find them.
After a week of compiling data, we’re releasing statistics about the state of women in politics in the North after the last municipal election.
We need everyone to start realising that these women are leaders and that their training on our community organisations are as valuable as the traditional experience and background we would normally look for in our politicians.
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Curious about running for City Council or learning more about municipal politics? Your City, Your Voice is a free community workshop bringing together local organizations to help residents better understand the role of local government, the municipal election process, and what it takes to run for office in Greater Sudbury’s 2026 municipal election.