David Arnot (Canadian politician)

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

Last updated December 12, 2025

Lawyer
Human Rights Commissioner

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] He was chair of the Canadian Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs in the 45th Canadian Parliament.

References

↑ Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory. Martindale-Hubbell. July 29, 1992. ISBN 9781561600229 – via Google Books.
↑ "David Arnot". Canada 150 @ usask. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
↑ "Sask. Human Rights Chief Commissioner David Arnot appointed to Senate". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
↑ 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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[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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The Honourable David Arnot PC

Canadian Senator from Saskatchewan
Incumbent
Assumed office July 29, 2021

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