Judith Seidman | |
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Canadian Senator from De la Durantaye, Quebec | |
In office August 27, 2009 –September 1, 2025 | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
Preceded by | Lise Bacon |
Personal details | |
Born | September 1,1950 |
Political party | Conservative |
Judith Seidman (born September 1,1950) is a Canadian medical researcher and politician. She was named to the Senate of Canada as a Conservative on August 27,2009. She served until her mandatory retirement in 2025,on her 75th birthday. [1]
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]