Governor General of Canada

Prime Minister announces the appointment of senators

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

"I am pleased to welcome Joan Kingston, John McNair, Krista Ross, Réjean Aucoin, and Rodger Cuzner as Parliament's newest independent senators.

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  • "I am pleased to welcome Joan Kingston, John McNair, Krista Ross, Réjean Aucoin, and Rodger Cuzner as Parliament's newest independent senators.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 75 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of senators

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

I am pleased to welcome them as Parliament's newest independent senators and look forward to continue working with all senators as we build a better future for everyone."

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  • I am pleased to welcome them as Parliament's newest independent senators and look forward to continue working with all senators as we build a better future for everyone."
  • With today's announcement, there have been 70 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister announces the upcoming retirement of Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet Janice Charette

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Janice Charette, will retire from the public service, effective June 24, 2023.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Janice Charette, will retire from the public service, effective June 24, 2023.
  • The Prime Minister congratulated Ms. Charette on her upcoming retirement and thanked her for her nearly 40 year-long career in service of Canada and Canadians, including as the second woman to serve as Clerk of the Privy Council.
  • To honour and recognize her exceptional contribution to public service, Ms. Charette will be appointed as a member of the King's Privy Council for Canada prior to her retirement.
  • The King's Privy Council for Canada was established under the Constitution Act, 1867 to provide advice to the Governor General.

Prime Minister welcomes the appointment of the 46th Speaker of the Senate

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Friday, May 12, 2023

OTTAWA, ON , May 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the appointment of the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Senator for Manitoba, as the 46th Speaker of the Senate of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON , May 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the appointment of the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Senator for Manitoba, as the 46th Speaker of the Senate of Canada.
  • With this appointment, Senator Gagné will be the first female Speaker of the Senate of Canada in 44 years, and the third female Speaker since the creation of the Senate in 1867.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.
  • The Speaker of the Senate is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of two senators

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Iris Petten is an entrepreneur, community volunteer, and senior executive with over 35 years of experience in the fishing industry.

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  • Iris Petten is an entrepreneur, community volunteer, and senior executive with over 35 years of experience in the fishing industry.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 68 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of three senators

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Monday, November 21, 2022

She was also the first woman of colour to hold the position of President of the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario.

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  • She was also the first woman of colour to hold the position of President of the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 66 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of a senator

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed Dr. Margo Greenwood as an independent senator to fill a vacancy for British Columbia.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed Dr. Margo Greenwood as an independent senator to fill a vacancy for British Columbia.
  • She is an Officer of the Order of Canada and has received many awards for her academic, community, and advocacy work.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 63 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister announces appointment of Ian Shugart as Privy Councillor

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Monday, September 26, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Ian Shugart as Canada's newest Privy Councillor.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Ian Shugart as Canada's newest Privy Councillor.
  • An exceptional public service leader, Mr. Shugart is being honoured for his outstanding and dedicated service to Canadians.
  • From 2019 to 2022, Mr. Shugart was the 24th Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet.
  • Members are appointed by the Governor General, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of two Senators

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Monday, September 26, 2022

He served as the principal link between the Prime Minister and the public service of Canada, including by delivering critical and timely support to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • He served as the principal link between the Prime Minister and the public service of Canada, including by delivering critical and timely support to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 62 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

Imperial Mining Appoints Brooke DeLong to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

MONTREAL, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Mining Group Ltd. ("Imperial") (TSX VENTURE: IPG; OTCQB: IMPNF) is pleased to announcethat Ms. Brooke DeLong has been appointed to Imperials Board of Directors.

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  • MONTREAL, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Mining Group Ltd. ("Imperial") (TSX VENTURE: IPG; OTCQB: IMPNF) is pleased to announcethat Ms. Brooke DeLong has been appointed to Imperials Board of Directors.
  • We are delighted that Brooke DeLong has agreed to join our Board of Directors, said Peter Cashin, Imperials President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ms. DeLong is a dynamic Canadian communication and change management leader with more than 20 years of corporate and operations experience within the mining industry.
  • Imperials Board of Directors now consists of six directors, of whom four are independent under applicable securities law.