- Born
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Family
- Married with two children
- Education
- MD, University of Manitoba; Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Manitoba
- Career
- Otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon in Winnipeg; Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba; President of the Canadian Medical Association (2018-2019)
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate on September 26, 2022.
- Notable
- First woman surgeon and first woman of colour to become President of the Canadian Medical Association. An advocate for health equity, physician wellness, and diversity in medicine.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate, Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler had a distinguished career in medicine. She is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon based in Winnipeg and has also served as an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba's College of Medicine. A significant part of her career involved leadership roles in the medical community. Most notably, she served as the President of the Canadian Medical Association from 2018 to 2019. She was the first woman of colour and the first female surgeon to hold that position. Her work has focused on issues like health equity, physician wellness, and virtual care.
Key Relationships & Connections
Senator Osler was appointed to the Senate in September 2022 on the recommendation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Her most prominent professional relationship is with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), which she led as president. Through her work, she has also been connected with other medical organizations, including the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, where she also served as president.