Even though a record number of women ran for office in P E I , only 7 were elected : Ottawa Express ottawaxpress.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ottawaxpress.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Prince Edward Islanders head to the polls on Monday, April 3, and CBC P.E.I. will have up-to-the minute election coverage on TV, radio and online starting Monday evening.
Sweta Daboo, executive director of a group striving to encourage more women to enter politics, speaks with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about the number of female and diverse candidates for the April 3 provincial election.