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Kim Campbell

Kim Campbell is a significant figure in Canadian politics, serving as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada from June to November 1993. She is known for being the first woman to hold this position in Canada. A member of the Progressive Conservative Party, Campbell initially served as Minister of National Defence and later as Minister of Justice. Her time as Prime Minister was brief, marked by challenges such as economic issues and the declining popularity of her party, which ultimately led to a significant defeat in the 1993 election. After her political career, she has been involved in various international and academic roles.