Réjean Aucoin (born July 4, 1955) is a Canadian politician who has served as a senator from Nova Scotia since October 2023.
Réjean Aucoin | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Senator from Nova Scotia | |
| Assumed office October 31, 2023 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1955[1] Chéticamp, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Canadian Senators Group |
| Alma mater | Université de Moncton |
Early life and education edit
Aucoin was born and raised in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. He graduated from Université de Moncton with a Bachelor in Social Work in 1977 and with a Bachelor of Laws in 1991.[1]
Career edit
Aucoin practiced law privately from 1993 until his appointment to the Senate of Canada.
On October 31, 2023, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of prime minister Justin Trudeau.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Curriculum vitae Rejeanaucoin.ca
- ^ "The Prime Minister announces the appointment of five senators". Canadian Government. October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
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