OTTAWA,
ON, June 28, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today announced that
the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary
Simon, appointed Victor Boudreau as
an independent senator to fill a vacancy in the Senate for
New Brunswick.
Mr. Boudreau has served the people of New Brunswick for more than 30 years. As a
member of the Legislative Assembly of New
Brunswick, he was minister of several portfolios, including
Finance, Economic Development, and Health. He is a proud Acadian
and an active member of his community, who has volunteered with
numerous organizations to improve the life of people in his
province, including the Comfort Life Network and the Rotary Club of
Shediac. Mr. Boudreau continues to
serve his community as Chief Administrative Officer of the
Town of Shediac and as a member of
the Association of Municipal Administrators of New Brunswick.
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"Mr. Boudreau's experience in a broad range of
portfolios will be a great benefit to the Senate. I am confident
that he will continue to be a strong voice for New Brunswick, Atlantic Canada, and Canadians from coast to
coast to coast."
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime
Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- The Senate is the Upper House in Canada's parliamentary democracy. It unites a
diverse group of accomplished Canadians in service of their
country. Created to counterbalance representation by population in
the House of Commons, the Senate not only defends regional
interests, it also creates a space for the voices of historically
underrepresented groups like Indigenous Peoples, racialized
communities, and women.
- In 2016, the selection process for senators was opened to all
Canadians. Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent
Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides
recommendations to the Prime Minister. The Board is guided by
public, transparent, non-partisan, and merit-based criteria to
identify highly qualified candidates.
- With today's announcement, there have been 82 independent
appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau. All of them were
recommended by the Board.
- Under the Canadian Constitution, the Governor General appoints
individuals to the Senate. By convention, senators are appointed on
the advice of the Prime Minister.
- Once appointed by the Governor General, new senators join their
peers to examine and revise legislation, investigate national
issues, and represent regional, provincial and territorial, and
minority interests – important functions in a modern
democracy.
Biographical Note
Associated Links
- Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
- Senate Appointments Process – Questions and Answers
- Senate of Canada
This document is also available at: https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office