- Born
- April 23, 1958
- Education
- Bachelor of Physical and Health Ed., McMaster University; Master of Arts, McMaster University; Bachelor of Education, The University of Western Ontario
- Career
- Educator, school teacher, positions with the school board in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate of Canada February 15, 2018
- Notable
- Served as Canada’s chef de mission for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India, director of the Canadian Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Canada, recipient of the International Olympic Committee's Education and Youth Award, inducted into the Cambridge, Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, chair of the local organizing committee (LOC) for the 2018 BWF World Junior Championships held in Markham, Ontario.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before being appointed to the Senate, Marty Deacon had a 35-year career in education, working as a teacher, consultant, and administrator. She focused on physical education and student wellness. Deacon has also been deeply involved in amateur sports organizations for many years. She has held significant leadership roles in the sports community, including serving as Chef de Mission for the 2010 Commonwealth Games Team Canada. She has also been involved with the Canadian Olympic Committee and was the president of Commonwealth Games Canada. These roles reflect her long-standing interest and work in national and international sport.
Key Relationships & Connections
Senator Deacon's career has been closely tied to major Canadian and international sports organizations. She has documented relationships with Commonwealth Games Canada, where she served as president, and the Canadian Olympic Committee. Through her role as Chef de Mission for Team Canada, she worked closely with numerous Canadian athletes and sports federations.