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Diane Griffin (conservationist)

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Diane Griffin
Deputy Leader of the
Canadian Senators Group
In office
May 14, 2021 – March 18, 2022
LeaderScott Tannas
Preceded byJosée Verner
Succeeded byDennis Patterson
Senator for Prince Edward Island
In office
November 10, 2016 – March 18, 2022
Nominated byJustin Trudeau
Appointed byDavid Johnston
Personal details
Born (1947-03-18) March 18, 1947 (age 77)
Political partyCanadian Senators Group
Other political
affiliations
Independent Senators Group (2017-2019)

Diane Griffin, OPEI (born March 18, 1947) is a Canadian conservationist from Prince Edward Island. Griffin is a former provincial deputy minister of environmental resources and a recipient of the Governor General's Conservation Award, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the P.E.I. Environment award.[1] She also served as executive director of the Island Nature Trust.[1] In 2010, Griffin was awarded the Prince Edward Island Medal of Merit for her contributions to the environment of the province.[2] On October 27, 2016, Griffin was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sit as an independent.[3] Until her appointment, she served as a councillor on the Stratford, P.E.I. town council.[3] Griffin assumed office on November 10, 2016. She subsequently jointed the Independent Senators Group.[citation needed] On November 4, 2019, she joined the Canadian Senators Group.[4] After turning 75 on March 18, 2022, Senator Griffin retired from the senate due to mandatory retirement rules.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Diane Griffin recommended for Senate appointment". cbc.ca. CBC News. October 27, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "2010 Recipients of the Medal of Honor". assembly.pe.ca. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Bryden, Joan (October 27, 2016). "Justin Trudeau set to name nine new senate appointments". Global News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  4. ^ "Senators List". Senate of Canada. Retrieved November 5, 2019.