Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School

📣Tonight!!!!
Launch of the Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School! With Speakers Kathleen Wynne, Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson, Dominique O'Rouke and Maureen Balsillie.
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Tomorrow Night: #Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School Launch!
The event is about strengthening #community engagement in the upcoming municipal election. It's about encouraging everyone to support potential candidates. #MunicipalPolitics #WomenInPolitics #CampaignSchool #RepresentationMatters

📢 Still Tickets Left! Secure your spot at the Launch of the Guelph Women’s Municipal Campaign School!
Register now and kickstart your own journey in municipal politics at tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr
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Without quotas to make the parties perform better, Canada’s federal elections are failing voters’ expectations for what legitimate political institutions look like.

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Did you know fewer than 30% of municipal councillors in Ontario are women? You can help change that. Join us as we launch the Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School.
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The time has come to see more #women around Council tables and in other places where decisions are made. Join us for the Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School launch.
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Last week to order tickets!
Don't risk missing this inspiring evening with speakers: Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson, Maureen Balsillie, Dominique O'Rourke and Kathleen Wynne!
Secure your free ticket at tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr
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🎇Speaker highlight: Kathleen Wynne🎇
Kathleen made history as Ontario’s first woman Premier. She co-founded Citizens for Local Democracy and founded the Toronto Parent Network.
The event is FREE, register at tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr
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🔥 Speaker Highlight: Maureen Balsillie 🔥
Political strategist, campaign manager, community builder.
Be inspired by Maureen at the Guelph Municipal Campaign School launch:
Nov 13, 7pm, Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave.
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The skills and support I gained from the school directly shaped my campaign."
-Jolly Bedi, School Board Trustee
Join us at the Guelph Women’s Municipal Campaign School launch. Harcourt Memorial United Church. Nov 13, 7pm. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr #GuelphPolitics #RepresentationMatters

Speaker Spotlight: Dominique O’Rourke! 🎈
Dominique says: “It takes real courage to put your name on the ballot. But it is worth it if you can represent the voice of your community and help get the important things done”.
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Only two weeks left until the Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School launch! Get your tickets before they run out at: tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr #Guelph #Guelphlife #guelphwellington #womeninpolitics #cityhall #womensupportingwomen #womeninspiringwomen #local #localpolitics #womenempoweringwomen

A poster with information on the launch of the 2026 Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School: Join us as we launch the 2026 Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School, an evening dedicated to inspiring everyone in our community to get involved in local politics. What's the event about? Learning how to get involved either as a candidate or in a supporting role Strengthening community engagement in the upcoming municipal election Inspiring people identifying as women to consider running for office Encouraging everyone to support potential candidates Whether you’re interested in running for Mayor, City Councillor, or School Board Trustee—or you're inspired to support someone else’s campaign—this event is for you. Learn from powerhouse speakers: Kathleen Wynne - 25th premier of Ontario, 2013-2018 Dominique O'Rourke – Guelph MP and former city councillor Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson – Upper Grand District School Board trustee Maureen Balsillie – Political strategist, campaign manager & community builder Come, connect, learn and kickstart your own journey in municipal politics. The event is free but get your tickets by November 10 as space is limited! Donations are welcome at the door. Hosted by: The 2026 Guelph Municipal Campaign School Team in partnership with Get Involved! Guelph Event Hosts: Rachel Thorn and Jen Ottenhof About the 2026 Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School: Taking place in February 2026, this is a day of workshops dedicated to teaching people identifying as women how to run for office as well as how to support those in the running. No experience necessary. More on this at the launch event. Doors at 6:30, Event at 7:00 This is a scent free event

Got an opinion about speed cameras, St. George's Square, or the Renoviction Bylaw? Make your opinion matter! Sign up for the Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School launch and learn how to run in an election, or support someone with similar views. #municipalpolitics #guelph #representationmatters

"The program equipped me with valuable tools, strategies, and the confidence I needed to step into public life. It gave me a strong sense of empowerment and belonging — knowing I wasn’t alone on this journey made a huge difference."
Kate Leatherbarrow, Woodstock City Councillor, 2022-2026 #guelph

Join us on November 13th We are holding a Campaign School Launch Event on Thursday November 13th, 2025. Kathleen Wynne, former Premier of Ontario, is our keynote speaker. She will be joined by: Dominique O’Rourke, newly elected MP for Guelph and former Ward 6 Councillor (confirmed) Alethia Stephenson, Trustee for UGDSB in Orangeville, founder of Black Heritage Association of Dufferin (confirmed) Maureen Balsillie, Political Strategist, Winning Green Party Campaign Manager, Community Builder (not yet confirmed) Throughout their careers, these women have modelled leadership that prioritizes connection to community and lived experience. Their presentations will inform, encourage, and inspire women to get involved in the upcoming municipal election.

“Great leadership is about empowering others,” Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson, UGDSB trustee. Hear more at the Women's Municipal Campaign School launch, Nov. 13, 7 PM, Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave. #Guelph
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Change Begins With Action: Guelph Women’s Municipal Campaign School The next municipal election is October 2026. In preparation, we will be holding the third Guelph Women’s Municipal Campaign School. The Guelph Women’s Municipal Campaign School helps identify and support women from all communities with the courage and skills to run for office as mayor, city councillor, or school board trustee. The day-long event will feature workshops covering topics such as Building The Right Team, Communications, and Fundraising. The Campaign School will take place in early 2026. We will share more information later. Join us on November 13th We are holding a Campaign School Launch Event on Thursday November 13th, 2025. Kathleen Wynne, former Premier of Ontario, is our keynote speaker. She will be joined by: Dominique O’Rourke, newly elected MP for Guelph and former Ward 6 Councillor (confirmed) Alethia Stephenson, Trustee for UGDSB in Orangeville, founder of Black Heritage Association of Dufferin (confirmed) Maureen Balsillie, Political Strategist, Winning Green Party Campaign Manager, Community Builder (not yet confirmed) Throughout their careers, these women have modelled leadership that prioritizes connection to community and lived experience. Their presentations will inform, encourage, and inspire women to get involved in the upcoming municipal election.

3 weeks left until the GWM Campaign School Launch! Interested in running for Mayor, City Councillor, or School Board Trustee? Inspired to support someone else’s campaign? This event is for everyone. Tix @ tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr #Guelph #womeninpolitics #womensupportingwomen #guelphwellingtoncounty

Ever wonder what it takes to run in #localpolitics? Want to support else's campaign? Come to our #municipal campaign school launch! Engage with our #community and learn from our speakers, incl. former premier Kathleen Wynne. Thurs. Nov. 13. 7pm, Harcourt Memorial United Church. #Guelph