Diane Griffin (conservationist)
Diane Griffin (born March 18, 1947) is a Canadian conservationist from Prince Edward Island. Griffin is a former provincial deputy minister of environmental resources and a recipient of the Governor General's Conservation Award, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the P.E.I. Environment award.[1] She also served as executive director of the Island Nature Trust.[1]
Diane Griffin | |
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Senator for Prince Edward Island | |
Assumed office November 10, 2016 | |
Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | David Johnston |
Personal details | |
Born | March 18, 1947 |
Political party | Canadian Senators Group |
Other political affiliations | Independent Senators Group (2017-2019) |
On October 27, 2016, Griffin was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sit as an independent.[2] Until her appointment, she served as a councillor on the Stratford, P.E.I. town council.[2] Griffin assumed office on November 10, 2016. She subsequently jointed the Independent Senators Group. On November 4, 2019, she joined the Canadian Senators Group.[3]
References
- "Diane Griffin recommended for Senate appointment - CBC News". cbc.ca.
- Bryden, Joan (October 27, 2016). "Justin Trudeau set to name nine new senate appointments". Global News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- "Senators List". Senate of Canada. Retrieved 5 November 2019.