Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does FCM's Getting to 30% program mean for women?

A: FCM´s Getting to 30% program will help women of all ages interested in participating in municipal politics by directly recruiting, training and mentoring women who are eligible to enter public life.

Q: How long is the program and how is it being funded?

A: The program is being funded for a two-year period by Status of Women Canada (SWC). The funding from SWC will be used to develop, promote and present a series of Municipal Campaign School Workshops and Webinars across Canada. FCM will be leveraging the funding from Status of Women with its networks of volunteers and international networks. FCM will also be seeking partners to grow and sustain the project beyond its current 2 year mandate.

Q: What does the program hope to achieve?

A:  In keeping with SWC´s objective of "encouraging eligible women in leadership and decision-making roles", the program´s focus is on the recruitment and training of women who are eligible to enter municipal politics. Getting to 30% is designed to provide training and support to women for political participation in local government and to promote equality in municipal politics.

Q: How does the program differ from other programs on supporting women's leadership?

A: In Canada today, a handful of organizations promote women´s participation in electoral processes and leadership. FCM has actively supported many of these organizations and these relationships will only strengthen Getting to 30%, as the program will draw on existing expertise and will share tools and resources. FCM´s program is unique because it fills a national gap on mentoring women of all ages and backgrounds for entry into municipal politics.

Q: How can I become involved?

A: Women can become involved by registering in the Getting to 30% Municipal Campaign School Workshops and Webinars that will take place throughout the two-year program. In the future when looking for updates please check this website and the Getting to 30% facebook page.