René Cormier
René Cormier | |
|---|---|
| Senator for New Brunswick | |
| Assumed office November 10, 2016 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1956 |
| Political party | Independent Senators Group |
| Profession | Artist |
René Cormier (born April 27, 1956) is a Canadian Acadian artist and activist from New Brunswick. On October 27, 2016, Cormier was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sit as an independent.[1][2] Cormier assumed his seat on November 10, 2016.
A Francophone, he is president of the (SNA), the primary organization championing Acadian artists. Following his appointment to the Senate, Cormier stated that he plans to continue with his work with the SNA, while avoiding any conflicts of interest.[2] He formerly served as president for the , director of the , president of the , and as a member of the board for the Canadian Conference of the Arts.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Bryden, Joan (October 27, 2016). "Justin Trudeau set to name nine new senate appointments". Global News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "René Cormier sera sénateur". ICI.Radio-Canada.ca (in French). The Canadian Press. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
External links[]
  | This article about a New Brunswick politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
- 1956 births
- Acadian people
- Artists from New Brunswick
- Independent Canadian senators
- Living people
- Canadian senators from New Brunswick
- Canadian theatre directors
- 21st-century Canadian politicians
- Independent Senators Group
- New Brunswick politician stubs