The PEI Coalition for Women's Leadership is a non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing women's leadership in the political, civic, economic, and community life of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
PEI in 2026
How Does PEI Compare?
Percentage of women and gender-diverse individuals elected to provincial, territorial and national legislatures:
| Rank | Jurisdiction | Election Year | % of Women in Legislature | # of Women in Legislature | Next General Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yukon | 2025 | 57% | 12/21 | 2029 |
| 2 | British Columbia | 2024 | 52.7% | 49/93 | 2028 |
| 3 | Quebec | 2022 | 46.4% | 58/125 | October 5, 2026 |
| 4 | Northwest Territories | 2023 | 42.1% | 8/19 | October 5, 2027 |
| 5 | Alberta | 2023 | 37.9% | 33/87 | October 18, 2027 |
| 6 | Ontario | 2025 | 37.1% | 46/124 | 2029 |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | 2024 | 36.3% | 20/55 | 2028 |
| 8 | New Brunswick | 2024 | 34.7% | 17/49 | 2028 |
| 9 | Saskatchewan | 2024 | 34.4% | 21/61 | 2028 |
| 10 | Manitoba | 2023 | 33.3 % | 19/57 | 2027 |
| House of Commons | 30% | 105/343 | 2029 | ||
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | 2023 | 26% | 7/27 | October 4, 2027 |
| 12 | Newfoundland & Labrador | 2025 | 25% | 10/40 | 2029 |
| 13 | Nunavut | 2025 | 23% | 5/22 | 2029 |
Currently, Canada ranks 75th place according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union's monthly ranking of the percentage of women in national parliaments. The top 5 countries with 50% or more women in parliament are Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Bolivia. Last updated on May 1st, 2026 |
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See the list of all women and gender-diverse candidates campaigning in upcoming provincial and territorial elections via Equal Voice's Upcoming Election Trackers