To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions.

Her successors have continued to keep the size of the federal Cabinet to approximately 30 members. When the Liberal Party of Canada took power the incident became the subject of a lengthy public inquiry continuing to focus attention on Campbell and the PCs. Campbell extensively campaigned during the summer touring the nation and attending barbecues and other events.

She served as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada from June 25 1993 to November 4 1993. Campbell was the first and to date the only female Prime Minister of Canada the first baby boomer to hold that office and the only Prime Minister born in British Columbia. Avril Phædra Douglas "Kim" Campbell (born March 10 1947) PC CC OBC QC is a Canadian politician lawyer university professor diplomat and writer.