We often tell political parties to consider having 50% women and diverse people on their search committees as they're out recruiting women. We've talked about recruiting here as well. We tend to be friends with and have networks with those who are like us and look like us, so if you have an all-male search committee, it is more likely to come back with male names.
I also think it's important to recognize that P.E.I. is a small jurisdiction. I have a good friend who jokes that in Prince Edward Island people can tell your religious beliefs, your political affiliation, and your hockey team by your last name. It's a small area, and people think they know you before you're out there, so it's a bit a matter of overcoming that.
Also, I do think that we need to look at structural and systemic change. Parties have an important role to play there. In fact, parties can help buffer against some of the barriers that women face.