By Canadian Press

Barriers exist for women to get into Conservative race: Marilyn Gladu

Jan 23, 2020 | 2:28 PM

OTTAWA — The only woman seeking to run for leader of the Conservative party so far says the rules themselves could be keeping other women out of the race.

Marilyn Gladu, an Ontario MP, says she knows the intent was to narrow the field of candidates to make for a serious list of contenders.

But she says fundraising and networking are often major barriers to getting women into politics.

The rules demand both, and fast: $300,000 in fees and 3,000 signatures must be submitted in just over two months.

Gladu is among at least four MPs intending to run for leadership.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2020.

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