- Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Cape Breton University; Bachelor of Laws, Dalhousie University
- Career
- Lawyer; Chief of the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation; legal advisor for the Mi'kmaq Grand Council and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate in 2021. Previously served as Chief of the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation.
- Notable
- A Mi'kmaw leader and lawyer specializing in Indigenous law, Aboriginal rights, and treaty rights. He has worked extensively on issues of self-governance for Mi'kmaw communities.
Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies
Business & Financial Interests
Before his Senate appointment, Paul (PJ) Prosper had a long career as a lawyer. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society and focused on Aboriginal law. He served two terms as the Chief for the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia. Prosper also worked as a legal advisor for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). In this role, he was involved in major legal cases and policy discussions affecting Indigenous peoples across Canada. He has also reportedly been associated with the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission and worked as a university instructor.
Key Relationships & Connections
During his time as a legal advisor for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Paul Prosper reportedly worked closely with former National Chief Phil Fontaine. He represented the AFN in significant legal interventions, including at the Supreme Court of Canada. He also has documented ties to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, where he was involved in work related to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.