Former federal and Nova Scotia NDP leader Alexa McDonough is shown giving a speech in Halifax on Aug. 14, 2009.
The one-time social worker's passion for social justice carried her first to the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia, where she helped craft the party's social policy platform in the 1970 provincial election. But by 1974, disenchanted with the government of then-premier Gerald Regan, she found a new home in the NDP and never left.
The NDP didn't meet the two-seat threshold to trigger extra public funding or earn recognized party status, so McDonough had no time to savour her first political victory. She had to carry on the fight of holding the PC government of John Buchanan accountable with a skeleton staff and on a shoestring budget.
Although she enjoyed personal popularity, McDonough was not able to lead the party past the three-seat high-water mark it achieved in 1984 and again in the 1993 election. On Nov. 19, 1994, she resigned as leader with no definitive plans for her future. In the House of Commons, as she did previously at Province House, McDonough championed the need for strong social programs, a more caring and compassionate government, and gender equity.
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Much respect to this force of nature. RIP
she was an anti male sexist who created a NDP that gave voice only to women and not men and thought equality was to promote women and discriminate against men - a true hate crime
“As died”? come on CBC
A true icon of politics. People before politics. Kindness and compassion, yet a force to reckon with on issues that mattered. Didn’t matter whether you were NDP or not, too couldn’t help but like and respect her. May she Rest In Peace.
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RosieBarton With Respect and Sadness - Alexa McDonough August 11, 1944 January, 15 2022 Deepest Sympathy to her family and all our country She made a difference.
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Oh my God eh noooooo RIP Alexa the good politician what exactly happened to her
Prayers for comfort for her family and friends
Alexa Mc Donough last video before death will touch your heart.
Was a kid in NS back when her struggle was real and so was her success. She was a badass. RIP great strength...condolences to her family
A sad day for Canada. She was magnificent.
A wonderful person, politician, and family person. God bless her and the family!
Oh no!
ChantalHbert So many ways to put paid to the contribution of the hon member fm Yukon. So many.
'As' died?
Sorry to hear. She was a trailblazer
R.I.P.
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It's a sad day as we've lost a true trailblazer for social justice and for women. RIP Alexa
So sad to see this.
So sad an incredible woman Alexa McDonough.
Sad.
I met her when I was younger living in Halifax, NS. She was such a kind and friendly lady. A definite loss. 🇨🇦
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Rest in peace and thank you for all that you have done..
RIP to one amazing, strong, trail-blazer of a lady.😞
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Condolences to the McDonough family; wasn't Audrey Mcloughlin the first woman to be leader of a federal party in Canada? What about Kim Campbell...our first woman Prime Minister?
She was the first federal leader I voted for when I was old enough to cast a ballot. What a true Canadian treasure ❤️
I liked her. Whip smart, kind, dedicated. She will be missed.
May God (who is real) rest her soul, and may her memory be a blessing to all friends + family + constituents + Canadians 🇨🇦
Thank you Alexa. Your class, intelligence, passion and work ethic set a wonderful example for folks who care about others... one person can make a difference. RIP
RosieBarton she was the best thing that happened to the NDP, such a good person
Just think of the sexism and discrimination she had to endure. What a woman of integrity and courage.
Very sorry to learn that Alexa McDonough has passed away. I’ve always appreciated how she responded to my email when I was in law school re protecting abortion access and that she opposed Bill C-484.
RIP.
Very sad news and indeed Alexa was a strong leader and great inspiration to women all over Canada
R.I.P. Alexa. Great person. Great Leader.
This is very sad news. She was well liked, personable and had the highest level of integrity. She will be missed.
From a political era gone by where politicians could disagree and still be cordial. Then along came the Reform party. I liked her. RIP!
RIP Alexa 🌹
Not an NDP supporter, but I admired her. Sad news - she blazed the trail for other female leaders in Canada. RIP
A great person… a great Canadian.
Sad news 💔
One of the forces for good. Ahead of her time. Brave, kind, and unstoppable. My mother adored her.
She 'as died' or 'she HAS died'? Come on! You're supposed to be a news outlet.
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I remember hanging out with Alexa and my dad, Chief Reg Maloney, how lucky was I?
I was a young adult when she came on the federal scene and she was remarkable. Kindness and exuberance flowed out of her, just like Flora MacDonald. My condolences to her family.
I met her when I was a teenager. Amazing first class woman.
RIP Alexa McDonough.
please check your spelling before hitting 'send'. HAS died, not AS.
She is the reason I even started liking NDP/politics, when I was a kid she stepped in and funded our ski trip at school when the liberals bowed Alexa….
dan613 A great loss for all Canadians. She was of a time when the NDP was a more plausible alternative choice for those who value fairness and justice for all people.
RIP - a pioneer. Thanks for your service.
ChantalHbert Thank you for your vision and service, Alexa. Rest In Peace.
ChantalHbert She did some good things, a great Canadian. May she Rest In Peace.
Oh how sad! I so admired her.
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