Rita Johnston

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. New Democratic Party. She resigned as leader of the BC Social Credit Party on January 11, 1992.

Preceded by: Bill Vander Zalm

List of British Columbia premiers

Succeeded by: Michael Harcourt