Diane Griffin | |
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Deputy Leader of the Canadian Senators Group | |
In office May 14, 2021 –March 18, 2022 | |
Leader | Scott Tannas |
Preceded by | Josée Verner |
Succeeded by | Dennis Patterson |
Senator for Prince Edward Island | |
In office November 10,2016 –March 18,2022 | |
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) |
Diane Griffin,OPEI (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] In 2010,Griffin was awarded the Prince Edward Island Medal of Merit for her contributions to the environment of the province. [2] On October 27,2016,Griffin was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sit as an independent. [3] Until her appointment,she served as a councillor on the Stratford,P.E.I. town council. [3] Griffin assumed office on November 10,2016. She subsequently jointed the Independent Senators Group.[ citation needed ] On November 4,2019,she joined the Canadian Senators Group. [4] After turning 75 on March 18,2022,Senator Griffin retired from the senate due to mandatory retirement rules.
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