Women in the 15th Canadian Parliament

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 PartyTotal women candidates% women candidates of total candidatesTotal women elected% women elected of total women candidates% women elected of total electedLabour (of 20)5.0% (of 2)0%0%Progressive (of 68)1.5% (of 22)100%4.5%Independent Conservative (of 6)16.7% (of 1)0%0%Independent (of 8)12.5% (of 2)0%0%Table source:Parliament of Canada: Women Candidates in General Elections

Members of the House of Commons NamePartyElectoral districtNotes Agnes Macphail Progressive Grey Southeast

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