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.
Paul Prosper | |
|---|---|
| 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 | November 4, 1964[1] |
| Political party | Canadian Senators Group |
| Alma mater | Cape Breton University Dalhousie Law School |
Early life and education
editProsper 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]
Career
editAfter 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c Newly elected AFN regional chief says appointment bittersweet Saltwire
- ^ March Cape Breton University
- ^ 2020 Annual Update Assembly of First Nations
- ^ a b Three CBU Alumni Among the First L’nu to Graduate from Law School Cape Breton University
- ^ "The Prime Minister announces the appointment of two senators". Canadian Government. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
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