Nancy Peckford

The Hamilton Spectator, April 20, 2016Online

URL: http://www.thespec.com/news-story/6505499--it-turns-me-on-when-you-re-direct-female-mp-lifts-lid-on-parliamentary-sexism/

A spokesperson for Equal Voice, a non-partisan group that advocates for more women in government, said that sexism is likely to persist in Parliament until the male dominance of Ottawa is overturned. Nancy Peckford pointed out that only 26 per cent of Canada's 338 MPs are women, and only a third of candidates in the last federal election were female. At the current rate of progress it would take 90 years to achieve gender parity in the House of Commons, she said...

Women's Executive Network, February 11, 2016Online

URL: https://www.wxnetwork.com/events-2/?ee=195&s2-ssl=yes

With rapid and far-reaching advancements in technology and communication, this highly dynamic environment challenges us to embrace continuous innovation and adaptability. What it means to be successful is evolving and with that brings new styles of leadership and ways of doing business. But there are some things that should remain the same, across the ages. Some things are just timeless. Continuing the discussion started at our Top 100 Awards, this series will go deeper into how leaders become “Timeless”—integrating change, but also retaining core values—and what that really means for the organizations they serve. Hear from the Top 100 Winners within your own community, including Yaprak Baltacıoğlu, 2014 Top 100 Award Winner, Secretary of the Treasury Board, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Nancy Peckford, 2014 Top 100 Award Winner, Executive Director, Equal Voice: Electing More Women in Canada, and Karen Meades, 2005, 2010, 2012 Top 100 Award Winner, President, Ottawa Health Services Network. These successful Top 100 Award Winners will delve into inspirational stories of carving their own career paths, overcoming obstacles and transforming what is possible. What have they learned and what wisdom can they share? Take away strategies for your own career and develop the ability to become a timeless leader. This is an opportunity for professional development and networking with incredibly talented women who are today’s Timeless Leaders.

The Globe and Mail, November 6, 2015Online

URL: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/five-female-liberal-ministers-given-junior-appointments/article27146923/

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kept his campaign promise to appoint a cabinet in which half of the positions went to women – but not all ministers are created equal. The Liberals say the members of the cabinet are of the same stature – at least in their eyes – and will be accorded the same treatment. But five of the 15 new female ministers have been given junior seats that support the work of other ministers, while all 15 men are full ministers in charge of their own departments.

The Globe and Mail, November 4, 2015Online

URL: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/gender-parity-in-trudeaus-cabinet-a-positive-start-advocates-say/article27113563/

Justin Trudeau promised gender parity in his ministry, and delivered that on Wednesday, also putting women in positions of significance and power. And with his new cabinet, Canada becomes one of only five countries in the world to achieve gender parity at the federal level, according to Equal Voice, a non-partisan organization advocating for more elected women.

The Ottawa Citizen, October 20, 2015Online

URL: http://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/nancy-peckford-and-grace-lore-when-it-comes-to-gender-parity-in-parliament-better-is-always-possible

It was an election premised on change. Canadians saying they wanted it. Countless organizations telling us we needed it. The parties offering their versions of it. And, boy, did change come. After nearly 10 years of Conservative rule, we have a new Liberal majority government. Some new ideas on the table. And an opportunity to revisit some of the values that many Canadians believed were in peril before this election.

The Ottawa Citizen, November 15, 2014Online

URL: http://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/peckford-and-lang-dion-women-can-help-change-the-culture-on-the-hill

To say it’s been a tough few weeks for Canada’s members of Parliament would be a massive understatement. Already very weary from the gunman who forced his way into the Hall of Honour three weeks ago, the Hill was rocked last week after allegations of serious misconduct came to the fore and two male MPs were suspended from the Liberal caucus.

The Canadian Press, November 6, 2014Online

URL: http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/in-ottawa-harrasment-allegations-unfold-into-discussion-on-whether-parliament-hill-is-unfriendly-to-women

“The more women have access and voice, the more the culture needs to shift and I don’t think it has shifted quickly enough,” said Nancy Peckford of Equal Voice, a group which promotes the participation of women in politics. Equal Voice began a campaign and Twitter hashtag in April called “Respect Her” in an effort to address a “culture of casual sexism.” Said Ms. Peckford: “In order for us to achieve our goal to get more women elected, we need to collectively demonstrate a spirit of respect.”

The Ottawa Citizen, October 18, 2014Online

URL: http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/nancy-peckford-one-step-back-for-women-in-municipal-politics

In politics, it is widely accepted that to be successful you have to play the long game. Short term wins don’t always translate. There are bound to be hiccups, setbacks and even big losses among the hard won victories. Staying the course, upping your game and remaining credible are key. And so it goes with women and politics as we are nearing the finish line for Ontario’s municipal elections where it appears few women are getting ahead. In Ottawa, a mere 17 per cent of candidates are female and the one female mayoral candidate has little visibility. In Toronto, it’s just 12 per cent. Olivia Chow’s mayoral bid is just starting to gain the momentum many expected it to have by now.