Equal Voice hasn't taken a position in favour of one system or another. I think the important thing is to have any system. Even if a proportional electoral system were used, it would still be the leader who would decide who would be on the list first or second. It wouldn't make much difference unless you change the culture and the way women themselves demand change. We have to take that into account, but we can do small things.
I'll give you a very simple example. The members' pictures could be on the ballot. Why are there no photos to help illiterate women? I worked at the provincial level for 30 years, and the subject always came back on the table. In Quebec, there are now photos on the ballot. This will help voters, men or women, to know who they are voting for. It is very simple.
People work in polling stations. Most of the time, they are women, but often they aren't paid or are paid a minimum wage. Some don't want to work there because they are on social assistance. If we work in a polling station, we see our benefits reduced for having participated in democracy.
I think there are many things that could change the system to encourage more citizen participation in general and more participation by women.
I know that's not the subject of your study, but it's all connected. If the voting system is changed, more women will want to run in politics, regardless of the level of government.