- Career
- Business executive and president of Varone Group Inc., a family run group of companies involved in the hospitality, home building, development and property management sectors.
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate on the advice of Justin Trudeau on December 20, 2023.
- Notable
- He is the first Italian Canadian senator since Consiglio Di Nino retired in 2012.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before his appointment to the Senate, Toni Varone had a long career as an entrepreneur and businessman in the Greater Toronto Area. He is the founder and president of the Varone Group Inc., a company involved in the construction, real estate development, and building materials sectors. His professional life has been centered on managing and growing this group of companies. According to his public disclosures with the Senate Ethics Officer, he holds interests in several private corporations related to real estate, investment, and property management. He has also been active in community organizations, including serving on the boards of charitable foundations, which often intersects with his business profile in the Toronto area.
Key Relationships & Connections
Senator Varone was appointed to the Senate in 2018 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following a recommendation from the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments. He is known for his deep connections within the Italian-Canadian community in Toronto. He has held significant leadership roles in community organizations, most notably with Villa Charities Inc., a prominent non-profit that provides cultural and social programs. Through this work and his business career, he has reportedly developed relationships with numerous community and business leaders in Ontario.