- Education
- Bachelor of Commerce, Saint Mary's University; Master of Business Administration, Université de Moncton
- Career
- President and Vice-Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne (2011-2023); former CEO of Collège de l'Acadie
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate on October 31, 2023.
- Notable
- Prominent Acadian leader and a member of the Order of Canada.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before his appointment to the Senate in 2023, Allister W. Surette had a long career in post-secondary education. He is best known for his role as the President and Vice-Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne, a French-language university in Nova Scotia, a position he held from 2011 until his Senate appointment. His career has been focused on education and the administration of academic institutions, particularly within Canada's Francophone community. His public disclosures with the Senate Ethics Officer list assets including publicly traded securities and a registered retirement savings plan. He has also served on the boards of various educational and community organizations, such as the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) and the Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents.
Key Relationships & Connections
Allister W. Surette was appointed to the Senate on the recommendation of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, a process associated with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. His career has been deeply connected to the Acadian and Francophone communities in Nova Scotia and across Canada. Through his leadership at Université Sainte-Anne and his involvement with organizations like the Association of Atlantic Universities, he has established relationships with leaders in education and French-language minority community advocacy.