1997 Nunavut equal representation plebiscite

Canadian territorial referendum 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.Nunavut (Canada), 26 May 1997: Equal numbers of men and women in the Parliament Direct Democracy de The proposal was rejected by 57.37% of voters, with a voter turnout of just 38.9%. 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? ChoiceVotes%For1,97842.63Against2,66257.37Invalid/blank votes –Total4,640100Registered voters/turnout11,94338.90Source: Direct Democracy See also List of Northwest Territories plebiscites List of Northwest Territories general elections References Category:Referendums in the Northwest Territories Category:Referendums in Nunavut Category:1997 referendums Category:1997 in Nunavut Category:Gender equality Category:Women in Nunavut Category:May 1997 in Canada