List of current Senators of Canada
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]
As of May 16, 2016 (following the retirement of Senator David Smith), there are 86 senators and 19 vacancies. There are 33 women in the Senate.[5] The Conservative Party currently holds 42 seats, there are 22 "Independent Liberals" and 22 Independents. 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[update] 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[edit]
| Party | Senators |
|
| Conservative | 42 | |
| Independent | 23 | |
| Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | 21 | |
| Vacant | 19 | |
| Total | 105 | |
| [6] | Name | Party | Province (Division) | Date appointed | Appointed by | Mandatory retirement | Titles & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreychuk, RaynellRaynell Andreychuk | Conservative | Saskatchewan | March 11, 1993 | Mulroney | August 14, 2019 | ||
| Ataullahjan, SalmaSalma Ataullahjan | Conservative | Ontario | July 9, 2010 | Harper | April 29, 2027 | ||
| Baker, GeorgeGeorge Baker | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Newfoundland and Labrador | March 26, 2002 | Chrétien | September 4, 2017 | ||
| Batters, DeniseDenise Batters | Conservative | Saskatchewan | January 25, 2013 | Harper | June 18, 2045 | ||
| Bellemare, DianeDiane Bellemare | Independent | Quebec (Alma) | September 6, 2012 | Harper | October 13, 2024 | Legislative Deputy to Government Representative Peter Harder | |
| Beyak, LynnLynn Beyak | Conservative | Ontario | January 25, 2013 | Harper | February 18, 2024 | ||
| Black, DougDoug Black | Conservative | Alberta | January 25, 2013 | Harper | May 10, 2027 | ||
| Boisvenu, Pierre-HuguesPierre-Hugues Boisvenu | Independent | Quebec (La Salle) | January 29, 2010 | Harper | February 12, 2024 | ||
| Brazeau, PatrickPatrick Brazeau* | Independent | Quebec (Repentigny) | January 8, 2009 | Harper | November 11, 2049 | Suspended since the latter part of the 41st Parliament. | |
| Campbell, LarryLarry Campbell | Independent | British Columbia (Vancouver) | August 2, 2005 | Martin | February 28, 2023 | ||
| Carignan, ClaudeClaude Carignan | Conservative | Quebec (Mille Isles) | August 27, 2009 | Harper | December 4, 2039 | Opposition Leader | |
| Cools, AnneAnne Cools | Independent | Ontario (Toronto-Centre-York) | January 13, 1984 | Trudeau, P. E. | August 12, 2018 | ||
| Cordy, JaneJane Cordy | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Nova Scotia | June 9, 2000 | Chrétien | July 2, 2025 | ||
| Cowan, JimJim Cowan | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Nova Scotia (Halifax) | March 24, 2005 | Martin | January 22, 2017 | Liberal Caucus Leader | |
| Dagenais, Jean-GuyJean-Guy Dagenais | Conservative | Quebec | January 17, 2012 | Harper | February 2, 2025 | ||
| Dawson, DennisDennis Dawson | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Quebec (Lauzon) | August 2, 2005 | Martin | September 28, 2024 | ||
| Day, Joseph A.Joseph A. Day | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | New Brunswick (Saint John-Kennebecasis) | October 4, 2001 | Chrétien | January 24, 2020 | ||
| Demers, JacquesJacques Demers | Independent | Quebec (Rigaud) | August 27, 2009 | Harper | August 25, 2019 | ||
| Downe, PercyPercy Downe | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) | June 26, 2003 | Chrétien | July 8, 2029 | ||
| Doyle, NormanNorman Doyle | Conservative | Newfoundland and Labrador | January 6, 2012 | Harper | November 11, 2020 | ||
| Duffy, MikeMike Duffy | Independent | Prince Edward Island (Cavendish) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | May 27, 2021 | ||
| Dyck, LillianLillian Dyck | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Saskatchewan (North Battleford) | March 24, 2005 | Martin | August 24, 2020 | ||
| Eaton, NicoleNicole Eaton | Conservative | Ontario (Caledon) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | January 21, 2020 | ||
| Eggleton, ArtArt Eggleton | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Ontario (Toronto) | March 24, 2005 | Martin | September 29, 2018 | ||
| Enverga, Tobias C.Tobias C. Enverga | Conservative | Ontario | September 6, 2012 | Harper | December 2, 2030 | ||
| Fraser, JoanJoan Fraser | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Quebec (De Lorimier) | September 17, 1998 | Chrétien | October 12, 2019 | Liberal Caucus Deputy Leader | |
| Frum, LindaLinda Frum | Conservative | Ontario | August 27, 2009 | Harper | January 13, 2038 | ||
| Furey, GeorgeGeorge Furey | Independent | Newfoundland and Labrador | August 11, 1999 | Chrétien | May 12, 2023 | Speaker | |
| Gagné, RaymondeRaymonde Gagné | Independent | Manitoba | April 1, 2016 | Trudeau, J. | January 7, 2031 | ||
| Greene, StephenStephen Greene | Conservative | Nova Scotia (Halifax — The Citadel) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | December 8, 2024 | ||
| Harder, PeterPeter Harder | Independent | Ontario (Ottawa) | March 23, 2016 | Trudeau, J. | August 25, 2027 | Representative of the Government in the Senate | |
| Housakos, LeoLeo Housakos | Conservative | Quebec (Wellington) | January 8, 2009 | Harper | January 10, 2043 | ||
| Hubley, ElizabethElizabeth Hubley | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Prince Edward Island | March 8, 2001 | Chrétien | September 8, 2017 | ||
| Jaffer, MobinaMobina Jaffer | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | British Columbia | June 13, 2001 | Chrétien | August 20, 2024 | ||
| Johnson, JanisJanis Johnson | Conservative | Manitoba (Winnipeg - Interlake) | September 27, 1990 | Mulroney | April 27, 2021 | ||
| Joyal, SergeSerge Joyal | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Québec (Kennebec) | November 26, 1997 | Chrétien | February 1, 2020 | ||
| Kenny, ColinColin Kenny | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Ontario (Rideau) | June 29, 1984 | Trudeau, P. E. | December 10, 2018 | ||
| Lang, DanielDaniel Lang | Conservative | Yukon (Whitehorse) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | April 3, 2023 | ||
| Lankin, FrancesFrances Lankin | Independent | Ontario | April 1, 2016 | Trudeau, J. | April 16, 2029 | ||
| Lovelace Nicholas, SandraSandra Lovelace Nicholas | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | New Brunswick | September 21, 2005 | Martin | April 15, 2023 | ||
| MacDonald, Michael L.Michael L. MacDonald | Conservative | Nova Scotia (Dartmouth) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | May 4, 2030 | ||
| Maltais, GhislainGhislain Maltais | Conservative | Quebec | January 6, 2012 | Harper | April 22, 2019 | ||
| Manning, FabianFabian Manning | Conservative | Newfoundland and Labrador | May 25, 2011 | Harper | May 21, 2039 | ||
| Marshall, ElizabethElizabeth Marshall | Conservative | Newfoundland and Labrador | January 29, 2010 | Harper | September 7, 2026 | ||
| Martin, YonahYonah Martin | Conservative | British Columbia (Vancouver) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | April 11, 2040 | Opposition Deputy Leader | |
| Massicotte, Paul J.Paul J. Massicotte | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Quebec (De Lanaudière) | June 26, 2003 | Chrétien | September 10, 2026 | ||
| McCoy, ElaineElaine McCoy | Independent | Alberta (Calgary) | March 24, 2005 | Martin | March 7, 2021 | ||
| McInnis, TomTom McInnis | Conservative | Nova Scotia | September 6, 2012 | Harper | April 9, 2020 | ||
| McIntyre, PaulPaul McIntyre | Conservative | New Brunswick | September 6, 2012 | Harper | November 2, 2019 | ||
| Mercer, TerryTerry Mercer | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Nova Scotia (Northend Halifax) | November 7, 2003 | Chrétien | May 6, 2022 | ||
| Merchant, PanaPana Merchant | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Saskatchewan | December 12, 2002 | Chrétien | April 2, 2018 | ||
| Meredith, DonDon Meredith | Independent | Ontario | December 20, 2010 | Harper | July 13, 2039 | ||
| Mitchell, GrantGrant Mitchell | Independent | Alberta (Edmonton) | March 24, 2005 | Martin | July 19, 2026 | Government Whip and Liaison | |
| Mockler, PercyPercy Mockler | Conservative | New Brunswick (St. Leonard) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | April 14, 2024 | ||
| Moore, Wilfred P.Wilfred P. Moore | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Nova Scotia (Stanhope St./Bluenose) | September 26, 1996 | Chrétien | January 14, 2017 | ||
| Munson, JimJim Munson | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Ontario (Ottawa/Rideau Canal) | December 10, 2003 | Chrétien | July 24, 2021 | Liberal Caucus Whip | |
| Nancy Ruth, Nancy Ruth | Conservative | Ontario (Toronto) | March 24, 2005 | Martin | January 6, 2017 | ||
| Neufeld, RichardRichard Neufeld | Conservative | British Columbia (Charlie Lake) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | November 6, 2019 | ||
| Ngo, Thanh HaiThanh Hai Ngo | Conservative | Ontario | September 6, 2012 | Harper | January 3, 2022 | ||
| Ogilvie, KelvinKelvin Ogilvie | Conservative | Nova Scotia (Annapolis Valley - Hants) | August 27, 2009 | Harper | November 6, 2017 | ||
| Oh, VictorVictor Oh | Conservative | Ontario | January 25, 2013 | Harper | June 10, 2024 | ||
| Omidvar, RatnaRatna Omidvar | Independent | Ontario | April 1, 2016 | Trudeau, J. | November 5, 2024 | ||
| Patterson, DennisDennis Patterson | Conservative | Nunavut | August 27, 2009 | Harper | December 30, 2023 | ||
| Petitclerc, ChantalChantal Petitclerc | Independent | Quebec (Grandville) | April 1, 2016 | Trudeau, J. | December 15, 2044 | ||
| Plett, DonDon Plett | Conservative | Manitoba (Landmark) | August 27, 2009 | Harper | May 14, 2025 | Opposition Whip | |
| Poirier, Rose-MayRose-May Poirier | Conservative | New Brunswick (Saint-Louis-de-Kent) | February 28, 2010 | Harper | March 2, 2029 | ||
| Pratte, AndréAndré Pratte | Independent | Quebec (De Salaberry) | April 1, 2016 | Trudeau, J. | May 12, 2032 | ||
| Raine, Nancy GreeneNancy Greene Raine | Conservative | British Columbia (Sun Peaks) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | May 11, 2018 | ||
| Ringuette, PierrettePierrette Ringuette | Independent | New Brunswick | December 12, 2002 | Chrétien | December 31, 2030 | ||
| Rivard, MichelMichel Rivard | Independent | Quebec (The Laurentides) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | August 7, 2016 | ||
| Runciman, BobBob Runciman | Conservative | Ontario | January 29, 2010 | Harper | August 10, 2017 | ||
| Seidman, JudithJudith Seidman | Conservative | Québec (De la Durantaye) | August 27, 2009 | Harper | September 1, 2025 | ||
| Sibbeston, NickNick Sibbeston | Independent | Northwest Territories | September 2, 1999 | Chrétien | November 21, 2018 | ||
| Sinclair, MurrayMurray Sinclair | Independent | Manitoba | April 1, 2016 | Trudeau, J. | January 24, 2026 | ||
| Smith, LarryLarry Smith | Conservative | Quebec (Saurel) | May 25, 2011 | Harper | April 28, 2026 | ||
| Stewart Olsen, CarolynCarolyn Stewart Olsen | Conservative | New Brunswick | August 27, 2009 | Harper | July 27, 2021 | ||
| Tannas, ScottScott Tannas | Conservative | Alberta | March 25, 2013 | Harper | February 25, 2037 | ||
| Tardif, ClaudetteClaudette Tardif | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Alberta (Edmonton) | March 24, 2005 | Martin | July 27, 2023 | ||
| Tkachuk, DavidDavid Tkachuk | Conservative | Saskatchewan | June 8, 1993 | Mulroney | February 18, 2020 | ||
| Unger, BettyBetty Unger | Conservative | Alberta | January 6, 2012 | Harper | August 8, 2018 | ||
| Verner, JoséeJosée Verner | Conservative | Quebec (Montarville) | June 13, 2011 | Harper | December 30, 2034 | ||
| Wallace, John D.John D. Wallace | Independent | New Brunswick (Rothesay) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | March 26, 2024 | ||
| Wallin, PamelaPamela Wallin | Independent | Saskatchewan (Kuroki Beach) | January 2, 2009 | Harper | April 10, 2028 | ||
| Watt, CharlieCharlie Watt | Liberal (Senate caucus)‡ | Quebec (Inkerman) | January 16, 1984 | Trudeau, P. E. | June 29, 2019 | ||
| Wells, DavidDavid Wells | Conservative | Newfoundland and Labrador | January 25, 2013 | Harper | February 28, 2037 | ||
| White, VernonVernon White | Conservative | Ontario | February 20, 2012 | Harper | February 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;[7] however, the senators retained their party membership, and refer to themselves as Senate Liberals.[8]
Standings[edit]
The distribution of senators by party and by province is as follows:[9]
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Nunavut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ontario | 10 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 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 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 105 |
See also[edit]
- Canadian Senate seating plan
- List of Canadian Senate appointments by Prime Minister
- List of senators in the 42nd Parliament of Canada
- Party standings in the Canadian Senate
- List of current Senators of Canada by age
References[edit]
- ^ Makarenko, Jay (June 1, 2007). "The Canadian Senate: Role, Powers & Operation". MapleLeafWeb. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
- ^ a b c "A Legislative and Historical Overview of the Senate of Canada". Parliament of Canada. May 2001. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
- ^ "Western premiers urge further Senate reform". The Globe and Mail. May 30, 2006. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
- ^ Knox, Jack (November 27, 2008). "Barack hasn't called, so I'm aiming for Canadian Senate seat". Times-Colonist. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
- ^ "Women in the Senate". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ^ "Senators: 42nd Parliament of Canada". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ^ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-removes-senators-from-liberal-caucus-1.2515273
- ^ "Trudeau’s expulsion catches Liberal senators by surprise". Globe and Mail. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ . The Senate of Canada http://sen.parl.gc.ca/portal/canada-senators-e.htm. Retrieved July 17, 2014. Missing or empty
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