Judy A. White
- Born
- Flat Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Family
- Married, two children and one grandchild
- Education
- Bachelor of Laws, Dalhousie University Law School; Bachelor of Arts, Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Career
- Mi’kmaw lawyer; King’s Counsel; Director of the Aboriginal Peoples and Justice Division for the Department of Justice and Public Safety; Assistant Deputy Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation; Chief Executive Officer of the Assembly of First Nations
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate on July 29, 2023.
- Notable
- First Mi’kmaw senator for Newfoundland and Labrador. Received the King’s Counsel designation in 2020.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate in 2023, Judy A. White had a long career in law, specializing in Indigenous law, human rights, and litigation. She was a partner at the law firm of Chalker, Green & Rowe and later founded her own firm. She was designated as King’s Counsel in 2017 for her contributions to the legal profession. Her career also includes significant public service. She served as the Assistant Deputy Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. She has also held the position of Chief Executive Officer for the Assembly of First Nations.
Key Relationships & Connections
Judy A. White was appointed to the Senate on the recommendation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She is a member of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation and has worked closely with Indigenous communities throughout her career, including serving as a legal advisor for the Flat Bay Band. Her work has connected her with leaders in both provincial and federal governments, as well as with national Indigenous organizations like the Assembly of First Nations.