Kim Campbell, First and Foremost
The Story
When Kim Campbell set her sights on Ottawa, she was a tart-tongued, unapologetically determined, razor-sharp intellectual. She confounded politicians and voters alike and her career was accordingly thrilling, awkward, at times thorny and ultimately very brief. CBC Archives examines Campbell's meteoric rise through the political ranks from her role as an outspoken backbencher to Canada's first woman prime minister.
‘Ask Prime Minister Kim Campbell’
Children ask Kim Campbell questions about politics.
Portrait of Kim Campbell unveiled
Kim Campbell's portrait is unveiled in the halls of Parliament.
Kim Campbell’s life after politics
Campbell reflects on the importance of being the first woman prime minister of Canada.
CBC Radio host Kim Campbell
As guest host, Kim Campbell has a few laughs hosting The Current.
A new starring role in L.A. for Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell tries her hand at writing lyrics for a new musical titled Noah's Ark.
Kim Campbell on the Somalia Inquiry
"Canadians deserve to know that they were well-served," Campbell says of the scrapped Somalia Inquiry.
Unemployment holds steady in 1996
Kim Campbell's predictions about the rate of unemployment were right on target despite the Liberal's promise of jobs, jobs and…
Kim Campbell resigns
Progressive Conservative party leader Kim Campbell retires from politics.
A historic Tory defeat in 1993
After a disastrous campaign, nine years of Conservative rule comes to a close.
Campaign attack ad backfires on Kim Campbell
Campbell's campaign crosses the line with an unforgivable attack ad against Liberal Jean Chrétien.
Kim Campbell talks to Peter Gzowski during 1993 campaign
Campbell continues to lose crucial support as her campaign loses steam.
No new jobs, Kim Campbell promises
Campbell calls the election and makes her first stumble on the campaign trail.
Prime Minister Kim Campbell
At the PC leadership convention, Campbell is voted Canada's first woman prime minister.
Kim Campbell makes her bid for the PC leadership
Kim Campbell announces she will be a contender in the Progressive Conservative leadership race.
Kim Campbell the candidate
Who will be the next Tory leader? An in-depth look at candidate Kim Campbell.
For Kim Campbell, an ‘unspeakably lonely’ life
Campbell speaks about the difficult and solitary life of politics.
Kim Campbell defends Bill C-43
Justice Minister Kim Campbell defends the proposed controversial bill which would re-criminalize abortion.
Kim Campbell: ‘Why are you afraid to hear me?’
Kim Campbell takes on free trade hecklers during the 1988 election.
Inside the office of backbencher Kim Campbell
Social Credit backbencher Kim Campbell challenges her party's tough stance against abortion.
Introducing Avril Campbell
Young CBC reporter Avril Campbell interviews cowboy Alberta Slim.