This is a list of documents and links with information on the topic of Women in Leadership. Please visit the French version of this website for other documents only available in French. And please forward us information you find interesting and feel should be included here.
NEW!
The Women in Leadership Toolbox
We are proud to present the Women in Leadership Toolbox, designed to enhance diversity in leadership roles in all sectors.
You may print and share the tools individually by clicking the pdf links below:
1 - Guide to Inclusive Terminology
2 - Wheel of Privilege and Power
3 - Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)
6 - Mentoring: Short Dialogue Guide and Food for Thought
9 - Before you get into politics, explore your options!
Published Reports
To address the need to apply a wider intersectional lens to the findings on women’s participation—all women’s participation—in politics and leadership positions, this Convergence Report (Phase 2 of Women in Leadership) focuses explicitly on groups of minority women. This report is a follow-up to our DIALOGUE sessions.
Revised version, May 2023
Diversity
Government of Canada - Gender Results Framework
Government of Canada - Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+)
- New! "What Works" Toolkit
On Boards
You would like to become a member of one of the Government of New Brunswick's agencies, boards or commissions? Here's how.
Harvard Business Review - Women Are Better Leaders During a Crisis (2020)
The Conference Board of Canada - All on Board: Turning Evidence Into Action for Women's Leadership
In Politics
In New Brunswick
Checklist for Women Candidates
Elections NB, "Report of the Municipal Electoral Officer"(May 10, 2021)
Elections NB, Report of the Chief Electoral Officer, "Fortieth General Provincial Election" (September 14, 2020)
Guides
Equal Voice, Getting Started in Politics: A Workbook
The Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women developed a series of guides for women who are considering elected political leadership. Here's the link.
In Canada
Vecchio, K, "Elect Her: A Roadmap for Improving the Representation of Women in Canadian Politics", Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (2019)
Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women, Briefing Note Submitted to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women "Barriers Facing Women in Politics" (2018)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - "Run, Win and Lead: Toward Parity in Municipal Politics. Municipal Sector Framework for Achieving Gender Parity in Local Government"
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - "Toward Parity Knowledge Hub: Resources for equality in representation in municipal politics"
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - "Municipal Elections in Canada: A Guide for Women Candidates"