The 2025 Federal Election: What Women Need to Know

Written By RaiseHER Community

Alright, real talk: we know “federal election” isn’t exactly the sexiest phrase. But hear us out—this one? This one matters. And if you’re a woman, a girl, a gender-diverse human, or someone who cares about any of the above, you’ll want to tune in to the latest episode of The Scaries.

In our latest episode of The Scaries, we are getting into it. We’re breaking down what’s at stake, what the parties are actually saying (and not saying), and why every single one of us should be paying attention.

This election matters. A lot.
We’re not being dramatic when we say this could be a turning point. The choices made this month could either protect the rights we’ve fought for…or chip them away. And we’re not about to sit back and watch that happen.

The vibes globally? Off.
With Trump back in the White House, DEI under attack, and political rhetoric leaning more and more patriarchal, we’re seeing Canadian leaders start to echo that same playbook. “Parental rights,” “freedom,” “traditional values”? Sound familiar? It’s all connected.

Some parties are showing up for women. Others… not so much.
We walk through what the major parties are putting on the table when it comes to childcare, reproductive care, pay equity, mental health, and GBV. Some have receipts. Others are hoping we won’t notice what’s missing. (We noticed.)

Gender-based violence isn’t even getting a mention.
A recent CBC interview with Dr. Krys Maki, who reviewed each party’s platform through the lens of intimate partner violence. His findings? Most parties are quiet on prevention, shelter funding, and support for survivors. And that silence? It speaks volumes.

Women are voting—but not enough of us.
In the last federal election, about 1 in 3 eligible women didn’t vote. That’s millions of voices left out of conversations that directly affect our lives. And we get it—politics can feel overwhelming. But that’s why we made this episode: to break it down in a way that makes it all feel a little more manageable— and, dare we say, empowering.

So what now?

We listen. We register. We vote. And we keep talking about this stuff—even when it’s hard, even when it’s messy, even when it feels like shouting into the void. Because we’ve seen what happens when women and gender-diverse people show up. We change things.

Let’s do this—together.

RaiseHER Community
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