Paul Prosper | |
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Canadian Senator from Nova Scotia | |
Assumed office July 6, 2023 | |
Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | Mary Simon |
Preceded by | Tom McInnis |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] | November 4,1964
Political party | Canadian Senators Group |
Alma mater | Cape Breton University Dalhousie Law School |
Paul James Prosper [2] [3] (born November 4,1965) is a Canadian politician who has served as a senator from Nova Scotia since July 2023.
Prosper grew up in Paqꞌtnkek First Nation,Nova Scotia. In 1992,he graduated from Cape Breton University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and in 1994,he graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Laws. [4]
After graduation,Prosper worked in different capacities in the Maritime region providing Mi'kmaq legal support and treaty rights. [4] [1]
From 2013 to 2020,Prosper served as Chief of the Paqꞌtnkek First Nation. In September 2020,Prosper was elected Regional Chief of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland with the Assembly of First Nations. [1]
On July 6,2023,he was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon,on the advice of prime minister Justin Trudeau. [5]
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