List of current Senators of Canada

The Senate Chamber, located in the Centre Block of Parliament Hill

This is a list of current members of the Senate of Canada (French: Le Sénat du Canada), the upper house of the Canadian Parliament. Unlike the Members of Parliament in the House of Commons, the 105 senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister.[1] Senators originally held their seats for life; however, under the British North America Act, 1965, members may not sit in the Senate after reaching the age of 75. Prime ministers normally choose members of their own parties to be senators, though they sometimes nominate independents or members of opposing parties.

Seats are allocated on a regional basis, each of the four major regions receives 24 seats, and the remainder of the available seats being assigned to smaller regions. The four major regions are Ontario, Quebec, the Maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island), and the Western provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan). The seats for Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut are assigned apart from these regional divisions.[2] The province of Quebec has 24 Senate divisions that are constitutionally mandated. In all other provinces, a Senate division is strictly an optional designation of the senator's own choosing, and has no real constitutional or legal standing. A senator who does not choose a special senate division is considered a senator for the province at large.[2] The distribution of seats has been criticized for not being proportional per region. For example, Ontario has 40 percent of Canada's population but only 24 seats, while the smaller Atlantic provinces have a combined 30,[3] and British Columbia, the third most populous province, only has six seats.[4]

Currently, there are 81 senators and 24 vacancies. There are 31 women in the Senate.[5] The Conservative Party currently holds 42 seats, a majority of sitting senators. Active senators have been appointed on the advice of six different prime ministers: Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper, Paul Martin, Jean Chrétien, Brian Mulroney and Pierre Trudeau. Anne Cools is the longest-serving current senator; she was appointed on the advice of Pierre Trudeau in 1984.

As of 4 November 2015 there is no government caucus in the Senate because the Senate Liberal Caucus is not affiliated with the governing Liberal Party of Canada.

Current senators

Name Party Province / Territory (Division)† Date appointed Appointed on the advice of Mandatory retirement Title & notes
Housakos, LeoLeo Housakos Conservative Quebec
(Wellington)		 Jan 8, 2009[6] Harper Jan 10, 2043
Eaton, NicoleNicole Eaton Conservative Ontario
(Caledon)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Jan 21, 2020
Carignan, ClaudeClaude Carignan Conservative Quebec
(Mille Isles)		 Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper Dec 4, 2039 Opposition Leader
Cowan, JimJim Cowan Independent Liberal‡ Nova Scotia Mar 24, 2005[8] Martin Jan 22, 2017 Liberal Caucus Leader
Martin, YonahYonah Martin Conservative British Columbia
(Vancouver)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Apr 11, 2040 Opposition Deputy Leader
Fraser, JoanJoan Fraser Independent Liberal‡ Quebec
(De Lorimier)		 Sep 17, 1998[9] Chrétien Oct 12, 2019 Liberal Caucus Deputy Leader
Marshall, ElizabethElizabeth Marshall Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Jan 29, 2010[10] Harper Sep 7, 2026
Munson, JimJim Munson Independent Liberal‡ Ontario
(Ottawa/Rideau Canal)		 Dec 10, 2003[11] Chrétien Jul 24, 2021 Liberal Caucus Whip
Andreychuk, RaynellRaynell Andreychuk Conservative Saskatchewan Mar 11, 1993 Mulroney Aug 14, 2019
Ataullahjan, SalmaSalma Ataullahjan Conservative Ontario
(Toronto)		 Jul 9, 2010[12] Harper Apr 29, 2027
Baker, GeorgeGeorge Baker Independent Liberal‡ Newfoundland and Labrador Mar 26, 2002[13] Chrétien Sep 4, 2017
Batters, DeniseDenise Batters Conservative Saskatchewan Jan 25, 2013[14] Harper Jun 18, 2045
Bellemare, DianeDiane Bellemare Independent Quebec
(Alma)		 Sep 6, 2012[15] Harper Oct 13, 2024 Legislative Deputy to Government Representative Peter Harder
Beyak, LynnLynn Beyak Conservative Ontario Jan 25, 2013[14] Harper Feb 18, 2024
Black, DougDoug Black Conservative Alberta Jan 25, 2013[14] Harper May 10, 2027
Boisvenu, Pierre-HuguesPierre-Hugues Boisvenu Independent Quebec
(La Salle)		 Jan 29, 2010[10] Harper Feb 12, 2024
Brazeau, PatrickPatrick Brazeau* Independent Quebec
(Repentigny)		 Jan 8, 2009[6] Harper Nov 11, 2049 Suspended since the latter part of the 41st Parliament.
Campbell, Larry W.Larry W. Campbell Independent British Columbia Aug 2, 2005[16] Martin Feb 28, 2023
Cools, Anne C.Anne C. Cools Independent Ontario
(Toronto Centre-York)		 Jan 13, 1984 Trudeau, P.E. Aug 12, 2018
Cordy, Jane MarieJane Marie Cordy Independent Liberal‡ Nova Scotia Jun 9, 2000[17] Chrétien Jul 2, 2025
Dagenais, Jean-GuyJean-Guy Dagenais Conservative Quebec
(Victoria)		 Jan 17, 2012[18] Harper Feb 2, 2025
Dawson, DennisDennis Dawson Independent Liberal‡ Quebec
(Lauzon)		 Aug 2, 2005[16] Martin Sep 28, 2024
Day, Joseph A.Joseph A. Day Independent Liberal‡ New Brunswick
(Saint John-Kennebecasis)		 Oct 4, 2001[19] Chrétien Jan 24, 2020
Demers, JacquesJacques Demers Independent Quebec
(Rigaud)		 Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper Aug 25, 2019
Downe, Percy E.Percy E. Downe Independent Liberal‡ Prince Edward Island
(Charlottetown)		 Jun 26, 2003[20] Chrétien Jul 8, 2029
Doyle, NormanNorman Doyle Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Jan 6, 2012[18] Harper Nov 11, 2020
Duffy, MichaelMichael Duffy* Independent Prince Edward Island
(Cavendish)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper May 27, 2021 Suspended since the latter part of the 41st Parliament until April 21, 2016.
Dyck, Lillian EvaLillian Eva Dyck Independent Liberal‡ Saskatchewan Mar 24, 2005[8] Martin Aug 24, 2020
Eggleton, ArtArt Eggleton Independent Liberal‡ Ontario Mar 24, 2005[16] Martin Sep 29, 2018
Enverga, Tobias C.Tobias C. Enverga Conservative Ontario Sep 6, 2012[15] Harper Dec 2, 2030
Frum, LindaLinda Frum Conservative Ontario Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper Jan 13, 2038
Furey, GeorgeGeorge Furey Independent Newfoundland and Labrador Aug 11, 1999[21] Chrétien May 12, 2023 Speaker
Gagné, RaymondeRaymonde Gagné Independent Manitoba Apr 1, 2016[22][23] Trudeau, J. Jan 7, 2031
Greene, StephenStephen Greene Conservative Nova Scotia
(Halifax)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Dec 8, 2024
Raine, Nancy GreeneNancy Greene Raine Conservative British Columbia
(Sun Peaks)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper May 11, 2018
Harder, PeterPeter Harder Independent Ontario
(Ottawa)		 Mar 23, 2016[24] Trudeau, J. Aug 25, 2027 Representative of the Government in the Senate (Canada)
Hubley, LibbeLibbe Hubley Independent Liberal‡ Prince Edward Island Mar 8, 2001[25] Chrétien Sep 8, 2017
Jaffer, Mobina S.B.Mobina S.B. Jaffer Independent Liberal‡ British Columbia Jun 13, 2001[26] Chrétien Aug 20, 2024
Johnson, Janis G.Janis G. Johnson Conservative Manitoba
(Winnipeg - Interlake)		 Sep 27, 1990 Mulroney Apr 27, 2021
Joyal, SergeSerge Joyal Independent Liberal‡ Quebec
(Kennebec)		 Nov 26, 1997[27] Chrétien Feb 1, 2020
Kenny, ColinColin Kenny Independent Liberal‡ Ontario
(Rideau)		 Jun 29, 1984 Trudeau, P.E. Dec 10, 2018
Lang, Hector DanielHector Daniel Lang Conservative Yukon
(Whitehorse)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Apr 3, 2023
Lankin, FrancesFrances Lankin Independent Ontario Apr 1, 2016[22][23] Trudeau, J. Apr 16, 2029
Lovelace Nicholas, Sandra M.Sandra M. Lovelace Nicholas Independent Liberal‡ New Brunswick Sep 21, 2005[16] Martin Apr 15, 2023
MacDonald, Michael L.Michael L. MacDonald Conservative Nova Scotia
(Dartmouth)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper May 4, 2030
Maltais, GhislainGhislain Maltais Conservative Quebec
(Shawinigan)		 Jan 6, 2012[18] Harper Apr 22, 2019
Manning, FabianFabian Manning Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador May 25, 2011[28] Harper May 21, 2039
Massicotte, Paul J.Paul J. Massicotte Independent Liberal‡ Quebec
(De Lanaudière)		 Jun 26, 2003[20] Chrétien Sep 10, 2026
McCoy, ElaineElaine McCoy Independent Alberta Mar 24, 2005[8] Martin Mar 7, 2021
McInnis, TomTom McInnis Conservative Nova Scotia Sep 6, 2012[15] Harper Apr 9, 2020
McIntyre, PaulPaul McIntyre Conservative New Brunswick Sep 6, 2012[15] Harper Nov 2, 2019
Mercer, Terry M.Terry M. Mercer Independent Liberal‡ Nova Scotia
(Northend Halifax)		 Nov 7, 2003[11] Chrétien May 6, 2022
Merchant, PanaPana Merchant Independent Liberal‡ Saskatchewan Dec 12, 2002[29] Chrétien Apr 2, 2018
Meredith, DonDon Meredith Independent Ontario Dec 18, 2010[30] Harper Jul 13, 2039
Mitchell, GrantGrant Mitchell Independent Alberta Mar 24, 2005[8] Martin Jul 19, 2026 Government Whip and liaison
Mockler, PercyPercy Mockler Conservative New Brunswick
(Saint-Léonard)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Apr 14, 2024
Moore, Wilfred P.Wilfred P. Moore Independent Liberal‡ Nova Scotia
(Stanhope St./South Shore)		 Sep 26, 1996[31] Chrétien Jan 14, 2017
Nancy Ruth Conservative Ontario
(Cluny)		 Mar 24, 2005[8] Martin Jan 6, 2017
Neufeld, RichardRichard Neufeld Conservative British Columbia (Charlie Lake) Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Nov 6, 2019
Ngo, Thanh HaiThanh Hai Ngo Conservative Ontario Sep 6, 2012[15] Harper Jan 3, 2022
Ogilvie, KelvinKelvin Ogilvie Conservative Nova Scotia Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper Nov 6, 2017
Oh, VictorVictor Oh Conservative Ontario Jan 25, 2013[14] Harper Jun 10, 2024
Omidvar, RatnaRatna Omidvar Independent Ontario Apr 1, 2016[22][23] Trudeau, J. Nov 5, 2024
Patterson, DennisDennis Patterson Conservative Nunavut Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper Dec 30, 2023
Petitclerc, ChantalChantal Petitclerc Independent Quebec Apr 1, 2016[22][23] Trudeau, J. Dec 15, 2044
Plett, DonDon Plett Conservative Manitoba Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper May 14, 2025 Opposition Whip
Poirier, Rose-MayRose-May Poirier Conservative New Brunswick Feb 28, 2010[10] Harper Mar 2, 2029
Pratte, AndréAndré Pratte Independent Quebec Apr 1, 2016[22][23] Trudeau, J. May 12, 2032
Ringuette, PierrettePierrette Ringuette Independent New Brunswick Dec 12, 2002[29] Chrétien Dec 31, 2030
Rivard, MichelMichel Rivard Independent Quebec
(The Laurentides)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Aug 7, 2016
Runciman, BobBob Runciman Conservative Ontario Jan 29, 2010[10] Harper Aug 10, 2017
Seidman, JudithJudith Seidman Conservative Quebec
(De la Durantaye)		 Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper Sep 1, 2025
Sibbeston, Nick G.Nick G. Sibbeston Independent Liberal‡ Northwest Territories Sep 2, 1999[21] Chrétien Nov 21, 2018
Sinclair, MurrayMurray Sinclair Independent Manitoba Apr 1, 2016[22][23] Trudeau, J. Jan 24, 2026
Smith, David P.David P. Smith Independent Liberal‡ Ontario
(Cobourg)		 Jun 25, 2002[32] Chrétien May 16, 2016
Smith, LarryLarry Smith Conservative Quebec
(Saurel)		 May 25, 2011[33] Harper Apr 28, 2026
Stewart-Olsen, CarolynCarolyn Stewart-Olsen Conservative New Brunswick Aug 27, 2009[7] Harper Jul 27, 2021
Tannas, ScottScott Tannas Conservative Alberta Mar 25, 2013[34] Harper Feb 25, 2037
Tardif, ClaudetteClaudette Tardif Independent Liberal‡ Alberta Mar 24, 2005[8] Martin Jul 27, 2023
  Tkachuk, DavidDavid Tkachuk Conservative Saskatchewan Jun 8, 1993 Mulroney Feb 18, 2020
Unger, BettyBetty Unger Conservative Alberta Jan 6, 2012[18] Harper Aug 8, 2018
Verner, JoséeJosée Verner Conservative Quebec
(Montarville)		 Jun 13, 2011[35] Harper Dec 30, 2034
Wallace, John D.John D. Wallace Independent New Brunswick
(Rothesay)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Mar 26, 2024
Wallin, PamelaPamela Wallin* Independent Saskatchewan
(Kuroki Beach)		 Jan 2, 2009[6] Harper Apr 10, 2028
Watt, CharlieCharlie Watt Independent Liberal‡ Quebec
(Inkerman)		 Jan 16, 1984 Trudeau, P.E. Jun 29, 2019
Wells, DavidDavid Wells Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Jan 25, 2013[14] Harper Feb 28, 2037
White, VernonVernon White Conservative Ontario Feb 20, 2012[36] Harper Feb 21, 2034

^ † Quebec is the only province with Senate divisions that are constitutionally mandated. In all other provinces, a Senate division is strictly an optional designation of the senator's own choosing, and has no real constitutional or legal standing. A senator who does not choose a special senate division is considered a senator for the province at large.[2]

^ * Duffy, Wallin and Brazeau were suspended during the 41st Parliament and removed from the Conservative caucus. While suspended, they were unpaid and unable to debate or vote in the Senate. Their suspensions ended upon dissolution of the 41st Parliament on August 2, 2015. Brazeau is currently on a leave of absence with pay until his case is resolved by the courts. Duffy's suspension ended on April 21, 2016 when he was acquitted on all counts.

^ ‡ On January 29, 2014, Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau announced all Liberal senators were removed from the Liberal parliamentary caucus, and asked to sit as independents;[37] however, the senators retained their party membership, and still refer to themselves as Liberals.[38]

Standings

The distribution of senators by party and by province is as follows:[39]

Seating plan of the Canadian Senate
Province or Territory Senators
Con. Lib. Ind. Vacant Total
Alberta 3 1 2 0 6
British Columbia 3 1 1 1 6
Manitoba 2 0 2 2 6
New Brunswick 4 2 2 2 10
Newfoundland and Labrador 4 1 1 0 6
Northwest Territories 0 1 0 0 1
Nova Scotia 4 4 0 2 10
Nunavut 1 0 0 0 1
Ontario 10 4 5 5 24
Prince Edward Island 0 2 1 1 4
Quebec 7 5 7 5 24
Saskatchewan 3 2 1 0 6
Yukon 1 0 0 0 1
Total 42 23 22 18 105

See also

References

  1. ↑ Makarenko, Jay (June 1, 2007). "The Canadian Senate: Role, Powers & Operation". MapleLeafWeb. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 "A Legislative and Historical Overview of the Senate of Canada". Parliament of Canada. May 2001. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Western premiers urge further Senate reform". The Globe and Mail. May 30, 2006. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
  4. ↑ Knox, Jack (November 27, 2008). "Barack hasn't called, so I'm aiming for Canadian Senate seat". Times-Colonist. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Women in the Senate". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Journals of the Senate, January 26, 2009.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Journals of the Senate, September 15, 2009.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Journals of the Senate, April 12, 2005.
  9. ↑ Journals of the Senate, September 22, 1998.
  10. 1 2 3 4 Journals of the Senate, March 3, 2010.
  11. 1 2 Journals of the Senate, February 2, 2004.
  12. ↑ Journals of the Senate, July 12, 2010.
  13. ↑ Journals of the Senate, April 16, 2002.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 Journals of the Senate, February 5, 2013.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 Journals of the Senate, September 25, 2012.
  16. 1 2 3 4 Journals of the Senate, September 28, 2005.
  17. ↑ Journals of the Senate, June 13, 2000.
  18. 1 2 3 4 Senators in Alphabetical Order, Senate of Canada.
  19. ↑ Journals of the Senate, October 16, 2001.
  20. 1 2 Journals of the Senate, September 16, 2003.
  21. 1 2 Journals of the Senate, September 7, 1999.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Canada Gazette - Government Notices - April 16, 2016.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Canada Gazette - Government Notices - April 30, 2016.
  24. ↑ Canada Gazette - Government Notices - April 9, 2016.
  25. ↑ Journals of the Senate, March 13, 2001.
  26. ↑ Journals of the Senate, September 18, 2001.
  27. ↑ Journals of the Senate, December 2, 1997.
  28. ↑ Journals of the Senate, June 7, 2011.
  29. 1 2 Journals of the Senate, February 4, 2003.
  30. ↑ Journals of the Senate, February 1, 2011.
  31. ↑ Journals of the Senate, September 22, 1996.
  32. ↑ Journals of the Senate, September 30, 2002.
  33. ↑ Journals of the Senate, June 2, 2011.
  34. ↑ Journals of the Senate, April 16, 2013.
  35. ↑ Journals of the Senate, June 14, 2011.
  36. ↑ Journals of the Senate, February 28, 2012.
  37. ↑ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-removes-senators-from-liberal-caucus-1.2515273
  38. ↑ "Trudeau’s expulsion catches Liberal senators by surprise". Globe and Mail. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  39. ↑ . The Senate of Canada http://sen.parl.gc.ca/portal/canada-senators-e.htm. Retrieved July 17, 2014. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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