Events tagged with "female premier"

Historical Events tagged with "female premier"

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Politics & Government

Rita Johnston Becomes BC's First Female Premier

April 2nd, 1991 33 years ago

Rita Johnston ascended to the position of Premier of British Columbia after William Vander Zalm's resignation. This landmark achievement marked a significant moment in Canadian politics as Johnston became the first woman to lead a Canadian province. She was a member of the Social Credit Party and had served as the Minister of Advanced Education and Job Training. Johnston's leadership came during a challenging economic period for the province, and her tenure aimed to address various pressing issues affecting British Columbians.