Paulette Senior, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, has been appointed by Governor General Mary Simon as an independent senator to fill the void in the senate for Ontario. Senior was born in Kingston and raised by her grandmother in Clarendon. She relocated to Canada in 1973 at the age of 11.
As the former Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canada, Senior is recognized for her devotion to ‘dismantling systemic barriers, and building up women and girls of diverse backgrounds.
While reacting to the appointment, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: “With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Marnie McBean, Paulette Senior, and Toni Varone will be important voices for their communities as Parliament’s newest independent senators.
“I look forward to working with them and with all senators to make progress on the issues that matter most to Canadians and to help build a better future for everyone.”
