Brian Francis (politician)

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.[1] He is the first Mi'kmaq from Prince Edward Island appointed to the Senate.


Brian Francis
Senator for Prince Edward Island
Assumed office
October 11, 2018
Nominated byJustin Trudeau
Appointed byJulie Payette
Personal details
Born (1957-09-28) September 28, 1957
NationalityCanadian
Political partyIndependent Senators Group

Prior to becoming chief, he was an Aboriginal programs co-ordinator with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.[1]

References

  1. Ross, Shane (11 October 2018). "Chief Brian Francis appointed to Senate". CBC News. Retrieved 12 October 2018.


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