OTTAWA—On the eve of the 100th anniversary of some women in Canada gaining the federal franchise in 1917, women in Canada are enjoying newfound success and power in politics. Despite the fact that elected women are often held to higher performance standards, endure rampant online bullying, and "everyday sexism" at work, progress is nonetheless discernible. Particularly encouraging was the appointment of a gender-balanced federal cabinet last fall, a first in Canada's history. Though men still outnumber women in the House
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