- Born
- 1961 or 1962
- Education
- Bachelor of Arts in psychology and urban studies from York University
- Career
- CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation and was previously CEO of YWCA Canada
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate of Canada on the advice of Justin Trudeau on December 20, 2023; Unsuccessful candidate for the Ontario New Democratic Party in the 1999 Ontario general election in Scarborough—Rouge River and for the New Democratic Party of Canada in the federal Scarborough—Rouge River riding in the 2000 Canadian federal election. She also ran unsuccessfully for Toronto city council in Ward 42 in the 2003 Toronto municipal election.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate, Paulette Senior had a long career in the non-profit and social services sector. She is most widely known for her role as the President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation, a national organization dedicated to gender equality. Her career has focused on issues of poverty, housing, and violence against women. Her professional background also includes leadership positions at YWCA Canada, where she was CEO, and various community-based organizations in Toronto. She has also reportedly served on the board of directors for institutions like Women's College Hospital and the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council.
Key Relationships & Connections
Paulette Senior was appointed to the Senate in 2023 by Governor General Mary Simon on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Her appointment came through the recommendation of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments. Through her extensive work in the non-profit sector, she has established relationships with numerous community leaders, advocates, and organizations focused on women's rights and social justice across Canada. Her leadership at the Canadian Women's Foundation and YWCA Canada connected her with a national network of activists and philanthropists.