Josée Forest-Niesing (December 18, 1964 – November 20, 2021) was a Canadian lawyer and politician, who was appointed to the Senate of Canada in October 2018.[1]
Josée Forest-Niesing | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Ontario | |
| In office October 11, 2018 – November 20, 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Julie Payette |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1964 Ontario, Canada |
| Died | November 20, 2021 (aged 56) Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Independent Senators Group |
| Spouse | Robert |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Biography
editA trial lawyer from Sudbury, Ontario, she served on the boards of the Art Gallery of Sudbury, the Carrefour Francophone de Sudbury, the University of Sudbury and the Ontario Arts Council.[2]
Forest-Niesing was hospitalized due to COVID-19 in October 2021; she had an autoimmune condition affecting her lungs, which increased her vulnerability to the virus. She was discharged on November 14, but died a few days later on November 20, 2021, at the age of 56.[3] Forest-Niesing had two children with her husband, Robert.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Trudeau names Ontario lawyer, PEI Mi’kmaq chief to Senate". Toronto Star, October 11, 2018.
- ^ "New Senator wants Northern Ontario's voice to be heard". Sudbury Star, October 12, 2018.
- ^ "Book of Memories for Josée Forest-Niesing at Coopérative funéraire / Cooperative Funeral Home".
- ^ Sen. Josée Forest-Niesing, 56, dies following struggle with COVID-19 CBC News, November 20, 2021
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