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The PEI Coalition for Women's Leadership is a non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing women's leadership in the political, civic, economic, and community life of Prince Edward Island, Canada.

PEI in 2024

0%
of MPs in PEI are women (0/4)
26%
of MLAs are women (7/27)
50%
of PEI Senators are women (2/4)
100%
of Lennox Island Band Council are women, including the Chief (3/3)
25%
of Abegweit Band Council members are women (1/4)

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How Does PEI Compare?

Percentage of women in provincial, territorial and national legislatures (2024):

Rank Jurisdiction Election Year % of Women in Legislature # of Women in Legislature Next General Election
1 Quebec 2022 46.4% 58/125 October 5, 2026
2 British Columbia 2020 42.4% 37/87 October 19, 2024
3 Yukon 2021 42.1% 8/19 November 3, 2025
3 Northwest Territories 2023 42.1% 8/19 October 3, 2027
4 Alberta 2023 37.9% 33/87 May 31, 2027
5 Ontario 2022 37.8% 47/124 June 4, 2026
6 Manitoba 2023 33.3% 19/57 October 3, 2027
  CANADA - House of Commons   30.5% 103/338  
7 Saskatchewan 2020 27.8% 17/61 October 28, 2024
8 Nova Scotia 2021 27.2% 15/55 July 15, 2025
9 Nunavut 2021 27.2% 6/22 2025
10 New Brunswick 2020 26.5% 13/49 October 21, 2024
11 Prince Edward Island 2023 26% 7/27 October 4, 2027
12 Newfoundland and Labrador 2021 22.5% 9/40 October 14, 2025

See the list of all women and gender-diverse candidates campaigning in upcoming provincial and territorial elections via Equal Voice's Upcoming Election Trackers