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Canadian women who had recently become eligible to vote in federal elections gained the ability to run as candidates themselves in 1919. Five stepped forward during the next campaign. But only one was victorious on Dec. 6, 1921: Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the House of Commons.

More on the voting process for the Conservative Party of Canada's 2022 leadership race -- including a change to how the points are determined across all 338 federal ridings.

Every 10 years the House of Commons receives a numerical and geographic makeover based on the Census and a representation formula found in Section 51 of the Constitution.

Voters will use a ranked-choice ballot and list the candidates in their preferred order – at least one candidate must be selected. Mail-in or Internet voting is available.

The Liberal government has put forward a sweeping document that pledges to extend several aspects of emergency COVID-19 support for Canadians, introduce national standards for long-term care, invest more in child care, and create one million jobs as part of a more resilient economy that empowers women, fights climate changes, and tackles systemic racism.

The Conservatives won the popular vote and gained 26 MPs, but failed to make gains in seat-rich Ontario and Quebec, and Andrew Scheer resigned his leadership eight weeks later.

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Conservatives will debate changes to the party's official Policy Declaration--a 70-page document with 173 sections. Delegates must also consider 30 amendments to the Conservative Party of Canada's constitution.

The NDP gained one net riding, reaching 25 seats and rising to 17.8% of the popular vote. There were gains in Edmonton Griesbach, Nanaimo—Ladysmith, and Port Moody—Coquitlam. But losses in Hamilton Mountain and St. John’s East.

MPs elect a new Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday, May 26, as the 45th Parliament meets for the first time.