Govern Like a Girl: The Women Who Became Canada's First Ministers

Synopsis:

What does it take to govern like a girl? A fascinating look at the trailblazing women who rose to the top as first ministers in Canada.

Only twelve women have ever served as the premier of a Canadian province or territory, and only one has risen to the very top to serve as prime minister. In Govern Like a Girl, Kate Graham tells the stories of these thirteen women, from childhood to political power. Their experiences span three decades, every political stripe, and extend from coast to coast to coast. What motivated them to run for office? What did they accomplish once they were elected? And how did their style of governing differ from male politicians?

From Indigenous premiers, Eva Aariak and Nellie Cournoyea, to Premier and later Senator Catherine Callbeck of Prince Edward Island, to Québec's first female premier, Pauline Marois, these powerful women changed Canada for the better and showed the world how to govern like a girl.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

Includes a glossary and a map of Canada.

Learn about:

Premier Eva Aariak, Nunavut

Premier Catherine Callbeck, Prince Edward Island, and later, Senator

Prime Minister Kim Campbell

Premier Christy Clark, British Columbia

Premier Caroline Cochrane, Northwest Territories

Premier Nellie Cournoyea, Northwest Territories

Premier Pat Duncan, Yukon, and later, Senator

Premier Kathy Dunderdale, Newfoundland and Labrador

Premier Rita Johnston, British Columbia

Premier Pauline Marois, Quebec

Premier Rachel Notley, Alberta

Premier Alison Redford, Alberta

Premier Kathleen Wynne, Ontario

Additional Information
112 pages | 7.50" x 9.00" | 13 b&w illustrations | Paperback