Iris G. Petten (born February 5, 1959) is a Canadian senator from Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]
Iris Petten | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Senator from Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| Assumed office May 3, 2023 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| Preceded by | Norman Doyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1959 Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Political party | Independent Senators Group |
| Alma mater | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
Early life and career
editPetten was born and raised in Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Vocational Education, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Memorial University of Newfoundland.[2]
In 1984, she began her career in the fishing industry with Fishery Products International. She was a founding shareholder and served as vice-president of Grand Atlantic Seafoods, a processing company. She later co-founded Ocean Choice International (OCI) in 2000 and remained there until 2008. She served three terms as the chair of the Board of Regents of Memorial University of Newfoundland, from 2013 to 2022.[2]
Senate
editShe was appointed to the Senate of Canada on May 3, 2023, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[3] She sits as an independent member of the Senate.
References
edit- ^ "Former auditor general Jane MacAdam appointed as senator for P.E.I." CBC News. May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Iris Petten". Canadian Government. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "The Prime Minister announces the appointment of two senators". Canadian Government. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2023-05-03.