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Jeanne Sauvé, a Woman of Firsts
When describing Jeanne Sauvé, it's hard not to think of the word "first." She was the first woman MP from Quebec to become a cabinet minister, Canada's first female Speaker of the House, and the first female governor general. As she moved from broadcast journalist to high-profile political figure, Sauvé undoubtedly had her share of challenges and controversies. But through it all, the woman of "firsts" never lost her characteristic elegance and grace.

	Encouraged to achieve		Journalist Jeanne		Working twice as hard
	Jeanne Sauvé's parents were a tremendous influence when she was young, she tells Peter Gzowski. (Radio; runs 3:01)		Now a successful reporter, Sauvé interviews former prime minister Louis St-Laurent. (TV; runs 6:17)		As a new politician, Sauvé enjoys political life but acknowledges that being a woman presents certain challenges. (Radio; runs 1:55)

	Speaker Sauvé 'still learning'		Cleaning house		Looking forward to another 'first'
	Sauvé has begun her new role as Speaker of the House, but her performance so far is upsetting some MPs. (TV; runs 2:17)		Sauvé brings much-needed cost-cutting measures to Parliament Hill, much to the chagrin of several MPs. (TV; runs 4:36)		Jeanne Sauvé talks to As It Happens about her upcoming role as Canada's next governor general. (Radio; runs 6:56)

	Illness delays ceremony		'A welcome evolution'		Closing off Rideau Hall
	Sauvé is quite ill, so she won't be sworn in as governor general in March as expected. (TV; runs 1:27)		As Sauvé is sworn in as Canada's first female governor general, Prime Minister Trudeau notes the historical significance. (TV; runs 7:38)		The governor general's official residence is no longer freely accessible to the public. (TV; runs 1:19)

	A veiled Meech reference?		Warm memories of a friend
	Though she is supposed to be politically neutral, Sauvé appears to make a partisan plea in her final New Year's speech. (TV; runs 7:33)		The day after Sauvé dies, Senator Chaput-Rolland pays tribute to her former colleague's life and career. (Radio; runs 7:36)

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