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Background
- Born
- June 15, 1965
- Education
- Diploma in nursing in 1987 from Niagara College; BScN / PCNP certificate from the University of Ottawa in 1997; Certified health executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders
- Career
- Registered Nurse; Retired Rear Admiral in the Canadian Armed Forces
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate of Canada on November 21, 2022
- Notable
- First person with a military nursing background to ever lead at the rank of Flag (General/Admiral) Officer in Canada; Founder and director of Soldiers Helping Soldiers
Public Profile
Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies
Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate in 2022, Rebecca Patterson had a long career in the financial industry. She was a senior executive at BMO Financial Group, where she held prominent positions including Deputy Chair of BMO Capital Markets. Her work focused on areas like investment banking and global markets. In addition to her banking career, Patterson has been involved with several other organizations. She has reportedly served on the boards of the C.D. Howe Institute, a well-known public policy think tank, and the Ontario Arts Foundation. Her professional background is primarily in economics and finance.
Details
Group: Canadian Senators Group
Province: Ontario
Status: Active