Kim Pate

The Honourable
Kimberly Pate
CM
Senator from Ontario
Assumed office
November 10, 2016
Appointed by Justin Trudeau
Personal details
Born November 10, 1059
Political party Non-affiliated

Kimberly Pate, CM, is the executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies.[1]

In 2014, she was named a Member of the Order of Canada for advocating on behalf of women who are marginalized, victimized or incarcerated, and for her research on women in the criminal justice system.[2][1]

On October 31, 2016, it was announced that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would recommend that she be appointed to the Canadian Senate. She will sit as an independent.[3] Pate assumed office on November 10, 2016.

References

  1. 1 2 Smith, Marie-Danielle (July 1, 2014). "Nine Ottawans named to Order of Canada". Ottawa Citizen.
  2. "Order of Canada Appointments". June 30, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  3. "Trudeau taps former banker, cop and judge for Senate". Toronto Star, October 30, 2016.
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