Alberta MLA Sandra Jansen isn't the first female politician to look at a screen and see words like "bitch" and "bimbo" and "dumb broad" staring back at her. In the House of Commons, Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu condemned the attacks on Jansen. "Unfortunately, the attacks are particularly vicious toward women, and the attacks against women aren't just violent, they're sexualized violence. Many are expressing concern that the abuse directed at Jansen and others will detract women from entering politics. And to have women's voices at the table has never been more critical," she told reporters in the legislature on Wednesday.

Source: CBC News November 24, 2016 03:11 UTC