Bernadette Jordan at the Status of Women Committee

On June 5th, 2018. See this statement in context.

June 5th, 2018 / 4:50 p.m.

Liberal

Bernadette Jordan Liberal South Shore—St. Margarets, NS

Thank you, Chair.

Thank you to the witnesses for appearing today.

I represent a rural riding in Nova Scotia, and I am the only woman elected in the province of Nova Scotia, only one of nine since women have been able to run federally. When I look at the 27.1%, I think you said, of women in the House now, I would say that is predominantly urban women.

What are we doing to have more women run in rural areas?

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