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
| 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% |
| Table source:[1] | |||||
Members of the House of Commons
| Name | Party | Electoral district | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Macphail | Progressive | Grey Southeast |
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