When it comes to breaking the glass ceiling in Canada, which of the following events is most recent?
A) the appointment of the first woman to serve as prime minister
B) the appointment of the first woman to serve as governor general
C) the appointment of the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D) the appointment of the first woman to serve in provincial cabinet

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The most recent event among the options provided is the appointment of the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, which occurred in 2017 when Beverley McLachlin was appointed. The other options occurred earlier: Kim Campbell became the first female Prime Minister in 1993, Jeanne Sauvé became the first female Governor General in 1984, and women have served in provincial cabinets since the 1930s.

When It Comes to Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Canada