- Born
- June 30, 1950
- Education
- Undergraduate degree, McGill University, 1972; LL.B, University of British Columbia, 1978; LL.M, Harvard Law School, 1979
- Career
- Law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School; adjunct professor of law at McGill University; vice-president of Maxwell Cummings and Sons
- Political Experience
- Appointed to Senate November 25, 2016; Representative of the Government in the Senate from 2020 until his retirement in 2025
- Notable
- Son of Alan B. Gold, chief justice of Quebec Superior Court; chair of the Jewish Federations of Canada; member of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency for Israel; chairperson of the Canada-Israel Committee; chair of ENSEMBLE pour le respect de la diversité
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Business & Financial Interests
Before his appointment to the Senate, Marc Gold had a long career in law and academia. He was a law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University and later at the University of Montreal. He also served as a part-time member of the Human Rights Tribunal of Quebec and worked as a mediator and arbitrator. Gold was also very active in community organizations. He held several leadership positions within Montreal's Jewish community, including serving as Chair of the Board of Federation CJA, a central fundraising and community planning organization. He also served as Chair of the Board of the Jewish Federations of Canada. Since becoming a senator, his financial disclosures would be filed with the Senate Ethics Officer, detailing any ongoing interests.
Key Relationships & Connections
Marc Gold was appointed to the Senate in 2016 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In 2020, Trudeau appointed him as the Government Representative in the Senate, a key role responsible for shepherding government legislation through the upper chamber. In this capacity, he works closely with the Prime Minister's Office and cabinet ministers to advance the government's agenda. Through his extensive work with Jewish community organizations, he has established relationships with leaders in groups such as Federation CJA and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).