Canada´s true democratic deficit is this: women, who comprise about half of the population, make up just 23 per cent of municipal councils. FCM wants to help close this gender gap because Canada and its communities cannot afford to lose the insights and expertise of half our population.

Since 2005, FCM´s Standing Committee on Increasing Women´s Participation in Municipal Government has undertaken a number of initiatives, activities and programs to encourage women who are considering running for municipal office. Adopting strategies that are designed to increase women´s participation in municipal decision-making supports FCM´s mandate to improve the quality of life in all communities by promoting strong, effective and accountable municipal government.

:: Mission and Objectives

NEW! Getting to 30%:  FCM's Women in Municipal Government Program 
   :: Backgrounder
   :: Q & A
   :: Advisory
   :: June 2006 Report

Ann MacLean Award
:: Ann MacLean Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Municipal Politics

:: Election Toolkit for Women

:: Current Statistics: Female to Male Ratio in Municipal Government

:: Regional Champions Campaign
   :: Regional Champions Manual
   :: Facebook Page
   :: Toronto Regional Champions 

:: How Women-Friendly Is Your City?

:: Speeches

:: Links

Scholarship Program
   :: Scholarship for College and University Students
   :: Scholarship for Secondary School Students