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 The proposal was rejected by 57.37% of voters, with a voter turnout of just 38.9%.
Results
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
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