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Lindsay Brumwell

Interim Executive Director of Equal Voice

Lindsay Brumwell is the Interim Executive Director of Equal Voice, a national, multi-partisan charity dedicated to increasing the representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in Canadian politics. A seasoned strategist with a deep personal commitment to advancing gender equity in political leadership, Lindsay brings extensive experience in public affairs, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

Throughout her career, Lindsay has worked at the intersection of politics, policy, and community engagement, advising organizations and industry leaders on navigating complex environments. She has a proven track record in building strategic partnerships, designing impactful advocacy campaigns, and fostering mutually beneficial solutions.

11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

Thursday Jan 15th, 2026

(Breakout Session by Equal Voice) Ask Her (or Them) to Run: How One Conversation Can Change Canadian Politics

Political careers don’t only start with ambition. They start with being asked. This interactive Equal Voice session will be a mix of sharing how:
  • Women want to be invited into political life. There isn’t one approach or linear career approach. We will explore key factors like different life stages, cultural and communities’ backgrounds, and lived experiences.
  • Why encouragement from personal connections matters, and
  • How campaigns and parties can find and engage these everyday leaders.
After a short presentation of the research, candid feedback and trend analysis, three political party insiders will explore why “the ask” still matters, pull back the curtain on how parties build their candidate pipelines and what we can all do to help recruit more women, in all their diversity, to consider running for public office.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday Jan 15th, 2026

Data, Organizing & Strategy: The Future of Modern Campaigns

A forward-looking session on how data, digital organizing, and strategic planning are shaping modern campaigns. Panelists explore tools, insights, and approaches that enable campaigns to run smarter, faster, and more effectively.