Suzanne Cowan is a Canadian politician based in Toronto, Ontario. She served as the President of the Liberal Party of Canada from April 21, 2018 to May 6, 2023.

Suzanne Cowan
President of the Liberal Party of Canada
In office
21 April 2018 – 6 May 2023
LeaderJustin Trudeau
Preceded byAnna Gainey
Succeeded bySachit Mehra[1]
Vice President (English) of the Liberal Party of Canada
In office
24 August 2016 – 21 April 2018
PresidentAnna Gainey
LeaderJustin Trudeau
Personal details
BornHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parent
Residence(s)Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma materMount Allison University Université de Strasbourg

Biography

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Suzanne Cowan is a native of Halifax.[2] Cowan's father is Jim Cowan, a retired Liberal senator.[3] Cowan received degrees from Mount Allison University and Université de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France.[4]

Cowan became the president of the Liberal Party of Canada in April 2018 after running unopposed.[3] Prior to being president, she served as vice president from 2016 to 2018, and as a senior advisor to Justin Trudeau from 2012 to 2015.[3][5][6] In 2014, whilst Cowan was senior advisor to Trudeau, Trudeau had removed her father James and his fellow Liberal Senators from the Liberal caucus.[7]

Personal life

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Cowan lives in Toronto.[4] She has two daughters, Grace and Clara Cunningham.[4]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/liberals-elect-sachit-mehra-as-new-party-president
  2. ^ "Federal Liberal party convention in Halifax seen as key to election win". The Chronicle Herald. April 17, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Gunn, Andrea. "Halifax native to become national president of Liberal Party of Canada". The Chronicle Herald. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Halifax native Suzanne Cowan running for president of national Liberals". The Chronicle Herald. February 9, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  5. ^ "Justin Trudeau's inner circle a reflection of the leader". CBC. February 19, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  6. ^ "Liberal VP and Trudeau insider Suzanne Cowan gunning for top party job". The Hill Times. February 14, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  7. ^ Cudmore, James (January 29, 2014). "Justin Trudeau removes senators from Liberal caucus". CBC News. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
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