Because it’s 2016

Women in Parliament played key roles on both sides of the aisle this year.
Rona Ambrose is not the first woman to serve as interim leader of the official Opposition. That title belongs to former Reform MP Deborah Grey. But in comparison to her predecessors—male and female—Ambrose is more than a caretaker, writes Hébert.
From leading the official Opposition to playing the lead role on files central to the government's agenda, women finally made their way to centre ice in the federal arena this year, scoring or assisting on big goals for their parties. As Parliament winds down for the year, here's a look at some of ...

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