Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell served as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada from June to November 1993, making history as the first woman to hold the position. A member of the Progressive Conservative Party, she had previously been the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. Campbell's tenure was marked by significant challenges, including a rapidly declining economy and internal party strife. After her time in office, she continued to engage in public life, focusing on issues such as women's rights and international diplomacy, and she has been vocal in her support for Canadian unity and values in the face of external pressures.
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Kim Campbell is referenced as the successor to Brian Mulroney who faced a significant loss in the Commons.
Legault’s inevitable resignation shuffles Quebec politics
Canada· 2026-01-15
Kim Campbell was the prime minister of Canada from June to November 1993.
Canada’s national archives act as a ‘memory house’ – and they’re in troubleCanada· 2025-10-25
Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell made a mistake by telling voters it would take years to reduce unemployment.
In tougher times, Parliament returns with Carney’s agenda at stakeCanada· 2025-09-13
Kim Campbell is noted as Canada’s only female prime minister.
Canada’s national archives need more than just a faceliftCanada· 2025-06-07
Kim Campbell shared a bench with Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau, Margaret Trudeau and Mila Mulroney.
King Charles delivers soaring poetry and gristly prose in Throne Speech to giddy SenateCanada· 2025-05-28
Kim Campbell is noted as another leader who faced difficulties in an election.
Opinion: This quiet election campaign is playing right into the lucky Liberals’ handsCanada· 2025-04-23
Kim Campbell's government finalized a deal to privatize terminals at Toronto’s Pearson airport after the writs had been issued.
The federal government is in ‘caretaker mode’. What does that mean?Canada· 2025-03-24
Kim Campbell praised Elton John for his great artistic accomplishments and his courage in taking on important social issues.
Elton John wins $100,000 Glenn Gould Prize for art that has been ‘translated into something much greater’Canada· 2025-03-20
Prime minister Kim Campbell changed the cabinet structure in 1993.
Mark Carney’s ditching of a ‘Heritage’ position in cabinet is overdue – and bodes well for living Canadian cultureCanada· 2025-03-19
Kim Campbell’s Progressive Conservative government reduced the number of federal government departments from 32 to 23.
Opinion: Musk’s DOGE and Canada’s puffed-up, overpowered bureaucracyCanada· 2025-03-04
Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell was part of the group inviting Canadians to show the flag.
Flag Day surges in relevance as Canada faces Trump’s threats to economy, sovereigntyCanada· 2025-02-15
Five former prime ministers, including Kim Campbell, called for national unity on the 60th anniversary of the Maple Leaf flag.
Opinion: On the Maple Leaf flag’s 60th birthday, let’s fly it proudlyCanada· 2025-02-15
Contrary to former prime minister Kim Campbell’s view, a campaign is exactly the right time to engage in serious ideas.
Globe editorial: Ontario leaders underwhelm as tariffs loomCanada· 2025-02-14
Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell signed the statement in support of Canadian patriotism.
Canadians urged to show national pride on Flag Day, in the face of Trump’s ‘threats and insults’Canada· 2025-02-11