Judith Seidman | |
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Canadian Senator from De la Durantaye, Quebec | |
Assumed office August 27, 2009 | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
Preceded by | Lise Bacon |
Personal details | |
Born | September 1,1950 |
Political party | Conservative |
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Seidman was the Quebec co-chair of Stephen Harper's 2004 leadership campaign. [2]
She is an epidemiologist and social worker by profession as well as a researcher and adviser in the health and social services fields. [2]
Seidman is Jewish. [3]
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