Judith Seidman (born September 1, 1950) is a Canadian medical researcher and politician. She was named to the Senate of Canada as a Conservative on August 27, 2009.[1]
Judith Seidman | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Senator from De la Durantaye, Quebec | |
| Assumed office August 27, 2009 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
| Preceded by | Lise Bacon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1950 |
| Political party | Conservative |
Seidman was the Quebec co-chair of Stephen Harper's 2004 leadership campaign.[2]
She is an epidemiologist and social worker by profession as well as a researcher and adviser in the health and social services fields.[2]
Seidman is Jewish.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Harper makes nine new Senate appointments". Toronto Star, August 27, 2009.
- ^ a b "Harper dubbed 'patronage king'". Toronto Star, August 28, 2009.
- ^ "Two Jewish women named to Senate". 3 September 2009.
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