Throughout history, only 12 women have served as first minister in Canada. Put another way: there have been more than three times as many first ministers named ‘John,’ than there have been women. No Second Chances kicks off an important conversation about women in leadership – and it couldn’t come at a more crucial time for our politics.

Throughout history, only 12 women have served as first minister in Canada. Put another way: there have been more than three times as many first ministers named ‘John,’ than there have been women. No Second Chances kicks off an important conversation about women in leadership – and it couldn’t come at a more crucial time for our politics.

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In this episode, host Kate Graham looks at the experiences of women in politics - then and now. To set the scene, she speaks with: veteran journalists Robert Fife and Susan Delacourt, former federal Conservative Party interim leader Rona Ambrose, current Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and University of Toronto Professor Dr. Sylvia Bashevkin.

In this episode, host Kate Graham looks at the experiences of women in politics - then and now. To set the scene, she speaks with: veteran journalists Robert Fife and Susan Delacourt, former federal Conservative Party interim leader Rona Ambrose, current Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and University of Toronto Professor Dr. Sylvia Bashevkin.

Part 1: The Problem

We start where all good stories do: the beginning. In this episode, host Kate Graham speaks with Canada's 12 female first ministers about their childhoods, whether politics was a lifelong dream, and who shaped them along the way.

We start where all good stories do: the beginning. In this episode, host Kate Graham speaks with Canada's 12 female first ministers about their childhoods, whether politics was a lifelong dream, and who shaped them along the way.

Part 2: Raising Leaders

A journey of a thousand miles (well, kilometers in Canada) begins with a single step. That’s true for the 12 women who would become Canada’s sole female first ministers. Find out what led them to take that first big step and run for public office.

A journey of a thousand miles (well, kilometers in Canada) begins with a single step. That’s true for the 12 women who would become Canada’s sole female first ministers. Find out what led them to take that first big step and run for public office.

Part 3: Making A Run For It

Election night came and went, and the twelve women have all been elected for the first time. Find out more about the experiences they faced as rookie politicians: what hurdles did they confront, who supported them, and what surprised them about those early days? 

Election night came and went, and the twelve women have all been elected for the first time. Find out more about the experiences they faced as rookie politicians: what hurdles did they confront, who supported them, and what surprised them about those early days?

Part 4: And So It Begins

In this episode, we take a break from our series on Canada’s female first ministers for a special discussion focused on the 2019 Alberta general election. Premier Rachel Notley is quite literally the last woman standing when it comes to Canada’s female First Ministers, and the election outcome will be historic, one way or another.

In this episode, we take a break from our series on Canada’s female first ministers for a special discussion focused on the 2019 Alberta general election. Premier Rachel Notley is quite literally the last woman standing when it comes to Canada’s female First Ministers, and the election outcome will be historic, one way or another.

Last Woman Standing: an Alberta Election Special

Running in a leadership race isn’t for the faint of heart. There are upsides, like working to make a difference in the lives of constituents, and there are downsides, like opening yourself up to fierce criticism. What compelled these twelve women to take the leap? What was the experience like?

Running in a leadership race isn’t for the faint of heart. There are upsides, like working to make a difference in the lives of constituents, and there are downsides, like opening yourself up to fierce criticism. What compelled these twelve women to take the leap? What was the experience like?

Part 5: Stepping Into The Ring

Only twelve women have ever led Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments. For almost all, it was the first time a woman took the post. What did they bring to the table, how did their styles differ from the men that came before them, and what was the reaction? 

Only twelve women have ever led Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments. For almost all, it was the first time a woman took the post. What did they bring to the table, how did their styles differ from the men that came before them, and what was the reaction?

Part 6: The Peak

Female first ministers in Canada tend to last about half as long as men. They reach the top only to fall back down, often because they enter into their roles when chances of failure are highest. In this episode, we explore what happened when things took a turn for the worse.

Female first ministers in Canada tend to last about half as long as men. They reach the top only to fall back down, often because they enter into their roles when chances of failure are highest. In this episode, we explore what happened when things took a turn for the worse.

Part 7: Things Fall Apart

Canada’s female first ministers have weathered the rise and fall of Canadian politics - and emerged from it as changed people. What has post-politics life looked like for these women? What did they learn during their time in office that paved the way for what came next? Most importantly, what do they want to see for the future of women in Canadian politics?

Canada’s female first ministers have weathered the rise and fall of Canadian politics - and emerged from it as changed people. What has post-politics life looked like for these women? What did they learn during their time in office that paved the way for what came next? Most importantly, what do they want to see for the future of women in Canadian politics?

Part 8: What Doesn't Kill You

Throughout history, only 12 women have served as First Minister in Canada.Put another way: there have been more than three times as many First Ministers named ‘John,’ than there have been women.No Second Chances explores the experiences of women in politics through the lens of Canada's 12 female first ministers and their rise and fall from power. A Canada 2020 Special Project.

A lot to say and so very truthful both in the political arena and more so in the corporate environment.  Added note:  the background music is wonderful and adds to the dimension.

So Very True

Throughout history, only 12 women have served as First Minister in Canada. Put another way: there have been more than three times as many First Ministers named ‘John,’ than there have been women. No Second Chances explores the experiences of women in politics through the lens of Canada's 12 female first ministers and their rise and fall from power. A Canada 2020 Special Project.

No Second Chances

Rachel Notley

Rachel Notley made history when she was elected as the 17th Premier of Alberta in 2015, leading the province’s first New Democratic Party government after four decades of Progressive Conservative rule. In the 2019 Alberta election, Notley became the most recent female First Minister to not be given a second chance, losing to Jason Kenney’s United Conservatives. Notley now serves as the Leader of the Official Opposition - and she’s got quite a story to tell.

Rachel Notley made history when she was elected as the 17th Premier of Alberta in 2015, leading the province’s first New Democratic Party government after four decades of Progressive Conservative rule. In the 2019 Alberta election, Notley became the most recent female First Minister to not be given a second chance, losing to Jason Kenney’s United Conservatives. Notley now serves as the Leader of the Official Opposition - and she’s got quite a story to tell.

Part 11: And Then There Were None, with Rachel Notley

Dans cet épisode, journaliste Noémi Mercier de Radio-Canada discute avec l'ex-première Ministre du Québec, Pauline Marois. Elle est la seule femme à occuper cette position dans l'histoire du province.Pauline Marois nous parle de son enfance à Québec, sa décision de se lancer en politique à un très jeune âge et la façon dont ses obstacles on façonné sa carrière politique. Elle offre également des conseils aux jeunes femmes désireuses de suivre le même chemin. Ses observations pourraient vous surprendre. Restez à l'écoute.Breaking down barriers with Pauline MaroisIn this episode, journalist Noémi Mercier from Radio-Canada speaks with former Quebec Premier and the first female leader in the province's history, Pauline Marois.Pauline Marois touches on her childhood growing up Quebec, her decision to jump in to politics at a very young age, and how the hurdles she faced ultimately shaped her political career. She also offers words of guidance for young women with sights set on a similar path. Her observations might surprise you. Tune in.

Dans cet épisode, journaliste Noémi Mercier de Radio-Canada discute avec l'ex-première Ministre du Québec, Pauline Marois. Elle est la seule femme à occuper cette position dans l'histoire du province. Pauline Marois nous parle de son enfance à Québec, sa décision de se lancer en politique à un très jeune âge et la façon dont ses obstacles on façonné sa carrière politique. Elle offre également des conseils aux jeunes femmes désireuses de suivre le même chemin. Ses observations pourraient vous surprendre. Restez à l'écoute. Breaking down barriers with Pauline Marois In this episode, journalist Noémi Mercier from Radio-Canada speaks with former Quebec Premier and the first female leader in the province's history, Pauline Marois. Pauline Marois touches on her childhood growing up Quebec, her decision to jump in to politics at a very young age, and how the hurdles she faced ultimately shaped her political career. She also offers words of guidance for young women with sights set on a similar path. Her observations might surprise you. Tune in.

Épisode 9: Briser les barrières avec Pauline Marois

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