Alexa McDonough was the first woman to lead a major, recognized political party in Canada when she became leader of the Nova Scotia NDP in 1980. She became leader of the federal New Democratic Party in 1995.
Alexa McDonough, Dead at 77

Alexa McDonough was the first woman to lead a major, recognized political party in Canada when she became leader of the Nova Scotia NDP in 1980. She became leader of the federal New Democratic Party in 1995.