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Women in the 15th Canadian Parliament

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See also: Women in Canadian politics

During the 15th Canadian Parliament, there was no change in representation by women. Four women ran for seats in the Canadian House of Commons in the 1925 federal election but Agnes Macphail, first elected in 1921, continued to be the only woman elected.

Party Standings

Party Total women candidates % women candidates of total candidates Total women elected % women elected of total women candidates % women elected of total elected
Labour 1 (of 20) 5.0% 0 (of 2) 0% 0%
Progressive 1 (of 68) 1.5% 1 (of 22) 100% 4.5%
Independent Conservative 1 (of 6) 16.7% 0 (of 1) 0% 0%
Independent 1 (of 8) 12.5% 0 (of 2) 0% 0%
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Members of the House of Commons

Name Party Electoral district Notes
  Agnes Macphail Progressive Grey Southeast

References

  1. Parliament of Canada: Women Candidates in General Elections
Women in Canadian politics
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