Karina Gould

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/karina-gould

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1. When was Karina Gould born?June 28, 1987
2. What is the first elected to house of commons?October 19, 2015
3. What is the youngest woman cabinet minister?Appointed February 1, 2017
4. Who is Karina Gould?Karina Gould is a Canadian politician who became a Member of Parliament and a cabinet minister at a very young age. She is known for being the youngest woman ever to hold a cabinet position in Canada.
5. How old was Karina Gould when she was first elected to Parliament?She was elected on October 19, 2015, when she was 28 years old.

House of Commons: The elected lower chamber of Canada's Parliament, responsible for debating and passing legislation.
Cabinet: A council of senior ministers of the Crown, appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Democratic Institutions: Government bodies and processes that uphold democratic principles, including electoral systems and parliamentary procedures.
International Development: Efforts to improve the economic, social, and political well-being of developing countries through aid and cooperation.