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Réjean Aucoin
Canadian Senator
from Nova Scotia
Assumed office
October 31, 2023
Nominated by Justin Trudeau
Appointed by Mary Simon
Personal details
Born (1955-07-04) July 4, 1955 (age 68) [1]
Chéticamp, Nova Scotia
Political party Canadian Senators Group
Alma mater Université de Moncton

Réjean Aucoin (born July 4, 1955) is a Canadian politician who has served as a senator from Nova Scotia since October 2023.

Early life and education

Aucoin was born and raised in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. He graduated from Université de Moncton with a Bachelor in Social Work in 1977 and with a Bachelor of Laws in 1991. [1]

Career

Aucoin practiced law privately from 1993 until his appointment to the Senate of Canada.

On October 31, 2023, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of prime minister Justin Trudeau. [2]

References

  1. ^ a b Curriculum vitae Rejeanaucoin.ca
  2. ^ "The Prime Minister announces the appointment of five senators". Canadian Government. October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.