Avril Phaedra Douglas “Kim” Campbell PC CC OBC QC (born March 10, 1947) is a Canadian politician, diplomat, lawyer and writer who served as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada from June 25 to November 4, 1993. Campbell is the first and only female Prime Minister of Canada.
Who was Canada’s first female?
List of female first ministers in Canada
| Rank | Name of Premier | Province / Territory |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rita Johnston | British Columbia |
| 2nd | Nellie Cournoyea | Northwest Territories |
| 3rd | Catherine Callbeck | Prince Edward Island |
| 4th | Kim Campbell | Canada (federal) |
Who was the female prime minister?
Margaret Thatcher
| The Right Honourable The Baroness Thatcher LG OM DStJ PC FRS HonFRSC | |
|---|---|
| Studio portrait, c. 1995–96 | |
| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 4 May 1979 – 28 November 1990 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
When was Kim Campbell born?
Avril Phaedra Douglas “Kim” Campbell PC CC OBC QC (born March 10, 1947) is a Canadian politician, diplomat, lawyer and writer who served as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada from June 25 to November 4, 1993. Campbell is the first and only female Prime Minister of Canada.
What is Canada’s leader called?
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Justin Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister. Justin studied literature at McGill University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in 1994.
Who was the world’s first female prime minister?
First Female Prime Minister in the World1960
The first female Prime Minister in the world was Sirimavo Bandaranaike. She was elected Prime Minister of Ceylon and Sri Lanka three times.
Who is known as Iron Lady?
“The Iron Lady” is a nickname of Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013), the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom.
What is the meaning of Thatcher?
countable noun. A thatcher is a person whose job is making roofs from straw or reeds.
Who was prime minister after Pierre Elliott Trudeau?
Trudeau resumed the leadership of the Liberal Party and defeated Prime Minister Clark in the 1980 election. He stayed in office until 1984, when he announced his retirement after taking a walk in the snow. He was succeeded by John Turner.