HAVE WE COME A LONG WAY, BABY? 

In 1918, women won the right to vote in Ontario. Just two years later, Constance Hamilton was elected as the first woman to a municipal council (Toronto).

One hundred years later, more women are at the political table but gender parity remains an unrealized goal. Today, only 31% of the municipal positions available are held by women, whereas 51% of the Ontario’s population are women(1).

Today in Grey Bruce, just 26% of municipal positions are held by women, whereas 51% of the Grey Bruce region’s population are women(1).

Check out the current stats in our region:

  • ARRAN-ELDERSLIE Council = 14% or 1 Woman + 6 Men (Pop. 50% Women/50% Men)

  • BLUE MOUNTAINS Council = 29% or 2 Women + 7 Men (Pop. 51% Women/49% Men)

  • BROCKTON Council = 14% or 1 Woman + 6 Men (Pop. 50% Women/50% Men)

  • CHATSWORTH Council = 40% or 2 Women + 3 Men (Pop. 49% Women/51% Men)

  • GEORGIAN BLUFFS Council = 43% or 3 Women + 4 Men (Pop. 49% Women/51% Men)

  • GREY HIGHLAND Council = 29% or 2 Women + 5 Men (Pop. 49% Women/51%)

  • HANOVER Council = 14% or 1 Woman + 6 Men (Pop. 53% Women/47% Men)

  • HURON-KINLOSS Council =14% or 1 Woman + 6 Men (Pop. 50% Women/50% Men)

  • KINCARDINE Council = 33% or 3 Women + 6 Men (Pop. 51% Women/49% Men)

  • MEAFORD Council = 29% or 2 Women + 5 Men (Pop. 51% Women/49% Men)

  • NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA Council = 60% or 3 Women + 2 Men (Pop. 51% Women/41% Men)

  • OWEN SOUND Council = 22% or 2 Women + 7 Men (Pop. 53% Women/47% Men)

  • SAUGEEN SHORES Council = 33% or 3 Women + 6 Men (Pop. 52% Women/48% Men)

  • SOUTH BRUCE Council = 0% or 0 Women + 7 Men (Pop. 49% Women/51% Men)

  • SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA Council = 40% or 2 Women + 3 Men (Pop. 50% Women/50% Men)

  • SOUTHGATE Council = 14% or 1 Woman + 6 Men (Pop. 48% Women/52% Men)

  • WEST GREY Council = 43% or 3 Women + 4 Men (Pop. 49% Women/51% Men)

    - - - - - - - - - -

  • BRUCE COUNTY COUNCIL = 12% or 1 Woman + 7 Men

  • GREY COUNTY COUNCIL = 28% or 5 Women + 13 Men

► Back to 2022 Campaign Resources

(1) Source: 2021 Census Release of Population / Gender (April 27, 2022 Release)

WE ACKNOWLEDGE that electHER Now virtual and in-person events are hosted on Saugeen Treaty No.45 ½ land, the Traditional Territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. We give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land.

Our meeting place is home to many Indigenous peoples, First Nations and Metis from across Turtle Island whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community. May we live with respect in peace and friendship with all its diverse peoples.