Rita Johnston (born April
22,
1935) became
British Columbia's 28th
Premier on
April 2,
1991, making her
Canada's first female Premier. She was defeated in the November
1991 provincial election by the
Michael Harcourt-led B.C.
NDP party. She resigned as leader of the
Social Credit party on January 11, 1992.
See List of British Columbia premiers.