Person in history
Alexa McDonough
Alexa McDonough, first female politician to lead a major provincial political party in Canada, former leader of the federal New Democratic Party. (born 1944)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2022 · January 15
Their story
Who they were
Alexa Ann McDonough was a Canadian politician who was the first woman to lead a major, recognized political party in Canada, at any level, when she was the leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP) from 1980 to 1994. Subsequently, she served as leader of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) from 1995 to 2003.
Why this date
Alexa McDonough appears on our January 15 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Alexa McDonough
When did Alexa McDonough die?
January 15 2022.
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