- Born
- January 7, 1956
- Career
- High school teacher and principal; faculty member and President of the Université de Saint-Boniface (2003-2014).
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate of Canada on March 18, 2016. Appointed Deputy to Representative of the Government in the Senate on January 31, 2020. Named Speaker of the Senate of Canada on May 12, 2023.
- Notable
- Served as President of the Association of Colleges and Universities of the Canadian Francophonie (2005-2009). Member of the Advisory Committee on Official Languages for the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada (2007-2009). Recipient of the Order of Manitoba (2014), Member of the Order of Canada (2015), Prix Riel (2015), and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate, Raymonde Gagné had a long career in the field of education. Most notably, she served as the President of the Université de Saint-Boniface in Manitoba for over a decade, from 2003 to 2016. Her professional life has been primarily focused on post-secondary education and the promotion of the French language and culture in her province.
Key Relationships & Connections
Raymonde Gagné was appointed to the Senate in 2016 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In May 2023, she was appointed Speaker of the Senate, a prestigious role that also came on the recommendation of Prime Minister Trudeau. This appointment suggests a relationship of trust with the current government. As Speaker, she works closely with the leaders of all Senate groups to manage the proceedings of the chamber.