About Us
Imagine this: a City Council that proportionally represents your community.
In 2021, Calgary elected its first-ever woman mayor and a near-record of women councillors, making our City Council more representative of the city it serves.
However, the road to equity doesn’t end here.
Our mission at Ask Her YYC is to support gender-balanced and inclusive representation in municipal leadership spaces, including city government, political campaigns, local boards, and more.
WHAT WE DO
AMPLIFY HER
Build awareness and understanding around the barriers to women entering politics and the importance of gender parity and diverse representation in municipal government.
SUPPORT HER
Provide opportunities for women to develop connections and build a strong political network of other candidates, volunteers, sponsors, funders, and other supporters.
PREPARE HER
Equip, encourage, and empower women to run an effective campaign. We provide online and in-person training, development, and resources to gain key skills in leadership, fundraising, campaigning, and more and connect them with the proper people and resources necessary for success.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
SHE BELONGS
Exploring the ways women can step into municipal leadership, both in and outside the Council Chambers. This series is designed to help women use their skills, strengths, and perspectives to make a difference in the community.
PREPARE HER
A hands-on program that helps women build the necessary skills, acumen, and leadership to execute a successful campaign.
Interested in learning more about our programs, events or opportunities to get involved?
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