Grace McCarthy

Grace McCarthy

Grace Mary McCarthy, OC, OBC (born October 14, 1927) is a former Canadian politician and florist in British Columbia. Nicknamed Amazing Grace by members of her longtime political party, the Social Credit Party of B.C, she was largely responsible for rebuilding the party after its defeat in the 1972 provincial election.

Read more about Grace McCarthy:  Political Career, Social Credit Downfall, Volunteer Work

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