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Canada does not have a single female premier now, a depressing thought to those who have dreamed of the day when men and women equally share representation in the country’s politics.

But two Alberta women haven’t given up hope.

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On Monday, Calgarian political junkies Sarah Elder-Chamanara and Marcie Hawranik launched Madame Premier, a fashion line that combines feminism, politics and hashtags with a cheeky twist, in the hopes of revving up support for gender equality in politics.

“I initially suggested Madame Minister and actually bought the domain for it,” said Elder-Chamanara. “But then I said, why don’t we give her a job lift?”

“I wanted it to be political and relevant with the feminist angle — what jobs are there for women in politics that are undeserved with gender diversity.”

Photo by Sarah Elder-Chamanara

It’s for anyone who literally wears their love for politics on their sleeves (or rather, chests).

“I think of it in a way that Star Trek fans and Star Wars’ fans can easily go out to buy a t-shirt,” said Elder-Chamanara. ”But there’s nothing for people who love politics and who are proud enough of being involved in it to literally wear it.”