Marie-Claire Kirkland
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Marie-Claire Kirkland-Casgrain, CM CQ QC (September 8, 1924 – March 24, 2016) was a Quebec lawyer, judge and politician. She was the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec, the first woman appointed a Cabinet minister in Quebec, the first woman appointed acting premier, and the first woman judge to serve in the Quebec Provincial Court.
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Quick Facts MLA for Jacques-Cartier, Preceded by ...
Marie-Claire Kirkland | |
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![]() Marie-Claire Kirkland-Casgrain in 1971 | |
MLA for Jacques-Cartier | |
In office 1961–1966 | |
Preceded by | Charles-Aimé Kirkland |
Succeeded by | Noël Saint-Germain |
MNA for Marguerite-Bourgeoys | |
In office 1966–1973 | |
Preceded by | first member |
Succeeded by | Fernand Lalonde |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-09-08)September 8, 1924 Palmer, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | March 24, 2016(2016-03-24) (aged 91) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Philippe Casgrain (m. 1954, div), Wyndham Strover (m. 1989) |
Children | Lynne, Kirkland, Marc[1] |
Alma mater | McGill University |
Profession | lawyer |
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