David Arnot (Canadian politician)

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The Honourable
David Arnot
PC
Canadian Senator
from Saskatchewan
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 29, 2021

David M. Arnot [1] PC is a Canadian senator from Saskatchewan, serving since July 2021. A lawyer and judge, Arnot previously served as the chief commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission since 2009, and was previously a judge on the provincial court, federal treaty commissioner (1997 to 2007), and crown prosecutor. [2] He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and was admitted to the bar in 1976. [3] On July 29, 2021, it was announced that he would be appointed to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of prime minister Justin Trudeau. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory. Martindale-Hubbell. July 29, 1992. ISBN   9781561600229 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ "David Arnot". Canada 150 @ usask. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Sask. Human Rights Chief Commissioner David Arnot appointed to Senate". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ Guignard, Jonathan (July 29, 2021). "Saskatchewan Human Rights commissioner David Arnot appointed to Canadian Senate". Global News. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
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