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Chantal Petitclerc

Independent Senators GroupQuebec
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Background
Born
15 December 1969
Family
Married to electro-acoustic music composer James Duhamel, one son Elliot
Education
Social sciences at the CEGEP de Sainte-Foy; history at the University of Alberta in Edmonton
Political Experience
Appointed to the Senate of Canada on 18 March 2016
Notable
Canadian wheelchair racer; Chef de Mission for Canada's 2014 Commonwealth Games team and the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro; awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canadian athlete of the year and the Canadian Press's Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as Canada's female athlete of the year in 2008; inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2010
Public Profile

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Business & Financial Interests

Before her appointment to the Senate, Chantal Petitclerc was one of the world's most successful wheelchair racers. She is a highly decorated Paralympian, having won 21 medals, including 14 gold, over five Paralympic Games. This athletic career established her as a prominent public figure in Canada. Following her retirement from competitive sports, Petitclerc became a sought-after motivational speaker, sharing her story with corporations and organizations. She has also held roles in sports administration, including serving as Chef de Mission for the Canadian team at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. She has also reportedly served on the boards of organizations such as the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

Key Relationships & Connections

Chantal Petitclerc was appointed to the Senate in 2016 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as one of his first non-partisan appointments. She is a member of the Independent Senators Group (ISG), which is the largest parliamentary group in the Senate and is not affiliated with a political party. Through her extensive career in sport, she has developed relationships with numerous figures in the Canadian and international athletic communities. She is also known to be a mentor to younger athletes, including other Paralympians.

Details
Group: Independent Senators Group
Province: Quebec
Status: Active