Political Science 2230E Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: 42Nd Canadian Parliament, Visible Minority
27 Dec 2018
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Cea , lgbt activism in the 2015 federal election, pp. However, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (lgbt) canadians are still far from achieving equitable representation in the political process. Only six acknowledged lgbt politicians held seats in the house of commons at the time of dissolution. This election, once again six lgbt candidates (albeit several different ones) were successful despite a slight increase in the number who actually ran. The answer lies in many of the same challenges that women and racial minorities have historically confronted. First, it is not due to voter bias. Instead, the barriers seem to be located at the party level with party gatekeepers, or with potential candidates who do not feel that they would be welcomed by their party. Cea, visible minority and indigenous members of parliament, pp. Canada"s 42nd parliament will include 47 visible minority members of parliament and 10 indigenous mps, record highs for both groups.
