Brian Francis
Senator for Prince Edward Island
Assumed office
October 11, 2018
Nominated byJustin Trudeau
Appointed byJulie Payette
Personal details
Born (1957-09-28) September 28, 1957
Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, Canada[1]
Political partyProgressive Senate Group

Brian Francis (born September 28, 1957) is a Mi'kmaq leader, Chief of the Abegweit First Nation from 2007 to 2018. On 11 October 2018 he was appointed to the Senate of Canada representing Prince Edward Island.[2] He is the first Mi'kmaq from Prince Edward Island appointed to the Senate.

Prior to becoming chief, he was an Aboriginal programs co-ordinator with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.[2]

References

  1. "Senate of Canada - Senator Brian Francis". Senate of Canada. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  2. 1 2 Ross, Shane (11 October 2018). "Chief Brian Francis appointed to Senate". CBC News. Retrieved 12 October 2018.


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