Alexa McDonough

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  • Born Alexa Ann Shaw - Ottawa, O.N.

    McDonough was born Alexa Ann Shaw on August 11, 1944 in Ottawa, O.N. to a political family. Her father, Lloyd Shaw, was first research director for the NDP's predecessor, the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Obtained BA Dalhousie University

    Obtained bachelor of arts degree, Dalhousie University. Month/date unknown. (Source: about.com: Canada Online)

  • Obtained MA in social work

    Obtained masters' of social work degree from the maritime school of social work, Dalhousie University. Month/date unknown. (Source: about.com: Canada Online)

  • Ran for seat in federal House of Commons - defeated

    (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Leader of N.S. New Democratic Party

    Succeeded James MacEachern as leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party from 1980 - 1994. Exact month/day unknown. (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Ran for seat in House of Commons - defeated

    (Source: Wikipedia)

  • MLA - Halifax Chebucto

    MLA for Halifax Chebucto: 1981-1993. (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Elected MLA - Halifax Fairview

    MLA for new riding of Halifax Fairview from 1993-1995. (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Elected national leader, New Democratic Party

    Succeeded Audrey McLaughlin as Canadian national leader of the New Democratic Party: 1995-2003. (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Elected member of parliament (MP) for Halifax

    Elected to House of Commons as Member of Canadian parliament for Halifax: 1997-2008. (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Named post-secondary education critic for NDP

    Named critic of post-secondary education and foreign affairs for NDP at 2004 Federal Election. (Source: about.com: Canada Online)

  • Elected into NDP "shadow cabinet"

    Re-elected to Parliament in NDP's shadow cabinet. Served as critic for international development, international cooperation and peace advocacy (Source: Wikipedia)

  • Announces retirement from MP Halifax position

    Announcement at Lord Nelson Hotel that she would not be running in the next Federal election. (Source: CBC News)

  • First woman to win four consecutive terms as N.S. MP

    At the January 23, 2006 election, McDonough became the first woman to win four consecutive terms representing Nova Scotia in Parliament. She was also the only woman MP at that time. (Source: CBC)

  • Interim President & Vice-Chancellor, MSVU

    McDonough given one-year appointment as interim president & vice-chancellor for Mount Saint Vincent University. (Source: Public Affairs, Mount Saint Vincent University)