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In 1993 Kim Campbell became Canada's nineteenth prime minister, the first woman in Canadian history to hold the post. She had previously served as Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Justice Minister (again the first female in this position), and Minister of National Defence and Veterans' Affairs. She is one of only two women in the world who has participated in a G-7 Summit.
Born in Port Alberni, B.C., Avril Phaedra Douglas Campbell grew up in Vancouver and studied political science at U.B.C. After continuing her education at the London School of Economics, Ms. Campbell earned a law degree and became involved in politics. She won a seat in the federal parliament in 1988 and accepted a Cabinet post the next year. During her years on the Hill Ms. Campbell played a key role in the drafting of an important new law regarding rape and was known as a champion of women's rights.
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Born in Port Alberni, B.C., Avril Phaedra Douglas Campbell grew up in Vancouver and studied political science at U.B.C. After continuing her education at the London School of Economics, Ms. Campbell earned a law degree and became involved in politics. She won a seat in the federal parliament in 1988 and accepted a Cabinet post the next year. During her years on the Hill Ms. Campbell played a key role in the drafting of an important new law regarding rape and was known as a champion of women's rights.
To finish the biography, click here: http://www.heroines.ca/people/campbell.html