1997 Nunavut equal representation plebiscite
A plebiscite on the equal representation of men and women in the Nunavut Legislative Assembly was held on 26 May 1997 in the area of the Northwest Territories that was to be split off into the new territory of Nunavut.[1] The proposal was rejected by 57.37% of voters, with a voter turnout of just 38.9%.[1]
Results
Should the first Nunavut Legislative Assembly have equal numbers of men and women MLAs, with one man and one woman elected to represent each electoral district?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,978 | 42.63 |
| Against | 2,662 | 57.37 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 4,640 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 11,943 | 38.90 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
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References
- Nunavut (Canada), 26 May 1997: Equal numbers of men and women in the Parliament Direct Democracy (in German)
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See also: Elections and referendums in the Northwest Territories | |
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