Brian Francis (politician)
Brian Francis | |
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Senator for Prince Edward Island | |
Assumed office October 11, 2018 | |
Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | Julie Payette |
Personal details | |
Born | Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, Canada[1] | September 28, 1957
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Progressive Senate Group |
Brian Francis (born September 28, 1957) is a Mi'kmaq leader, Chief of the Abegweit First Nation from 2007 to 2018. On 11 October 2018 he was appointed to the Senate of Canada representing Prince Edward Island.[2] He is the first Mi'kmaq from Prince Edward Island appointed to the Senate.
Prior to becoming chief, he was an Aboriginal programs co-ordinator with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Senate of Canada - Senator Brian Francis". Senate of Canada. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b Ross, Shane (11 October 2018). "Chief Brian Francis appointed to Senate". CBC News. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
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