- Career
- President of the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy for nearly ten years; former commissioner of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate of Canada on November 21, 2022. Sits on the Standing Senate Committees on National Finance and on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs.
- Notable
- Recipient of numerous awards including the 2023 DreamKeepers Citation for Outstanding Leadership, the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, the Reelworld Film Festival Guardian Angel Award, Big Brother of the Year (Ottawa), and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Co-editor of the book 'The Battle Over Multiculturalism: Does it Help Or Hinder Canadian Unity?' (1997).
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Business & Financial Interests
Before his Senate appointment, Andrew Cardozo had a long career in public policy and media. He was the President of the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, a think tank focused on progressive political ideas. He also worked as a columnist for several publications, including the Toronto Star and The Hill Times. Previously, Cardozo served as a Commissioner at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for five years. His earlier career includes roles in immigration and multiculturalism policy, and he was the founding president of the Alliance of Sector Councils, an organization focused on skills development.
Key Relationships & Connections
Andrew Cardozo was appointed to the Senate on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Through his role as president of the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, he has connections with various figures in progressive political and policy circles in Canada. As a former CRTC commissioner, he worked within the federal regulatory system and with stakeholders in the broadcasting and telecommunications industries.