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Like our neighbours down south, we’re also gearing up for provincial, municipal, and school board elections in our city. So, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the unique challenges women face in politics. And who better to talk with than Regina’s first-ever female mayor, Sandra Masters?! She shares her experiences and insights as a woman in politics, and her story reminds us of what’s possible when women break barriers and pave the way for others.

Ready for some stats? Brace yourselves: women hold only 27% of national parliament seats and about 35.5% of local governments globally. Only 27 countries worldwide are led by women— ...