Shirley McLoughlin

Shirley McLoughlin
Leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party
In office
1981–1984
Preceded byJev Tothill
Succeeded byArt Lee
Personal details
Born(1930-06-25)June 25, 1930
DiedJuly 20, 2018(2018-07-20) (aged 88)
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLiberal Party of Canada, British Columbia Liberal Party
Residence(s)Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Occupationteacher

Shirley Eleanor McLoughlin (June 25, 1930 – July 20, 2018) was a Canadian politician, who was the leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party from 1981 to 1983.[1] She was the first woman ever to lead a political party in the province.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference rising was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "B.C. Liberal Party elects woman to lead its seatless, divided ranks". The Globe and Mail, May 25, 1981.