Karen Sorensen Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
Karen Sorensen
Office:Canadian Senator
from Alberta
Term Start:July 29, 2021
Predecessor:Grant Mitchell
Nominator:Justin Trudeau
Appointed:Mary Simon
Alma Mater:University of Guelph
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Party:Independent Senators Group
Office2:Mayor of Banff
Term Start2:2010
Term End2:July 29, 2021
Predecessor2:John Stutz
Successor2:Corrie DiManno
Office3:Banff Town Councillor
Term Start3:2004
Term End3:2010

Karen Sorensen (born May 20, 1959) is a Canadian politician who has been a senator from the province of Alberta since July 2021. She previously served as the mayor of Banff, Alberta, for three terms, beginning in 2010.

Early life and career

Sorensen was born in Orangeville, Ontario.[2]

Professionally, she was a hotelier for 17 years before founding Catalyst Enterprises Consulting in 2000, which provides training for the hospitality industry. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph, where she earned a bachelor's degree in geography.[3] Prior to becoming mayor, Sorensen was a municipal councillor for six years, from 2004 to 2010, and she was a school trustee for four.[3]

Senate

On July 29, 2021, she was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[4] [5] She then joined the Independent Senators Group.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senators list . . July 30, 2021.
  2. Web site: Bow Valley Profiles - Mayor of Banff Karen Sorensen . Conboy . Marie . . July 29, 2021.
  3. Web site: Karen Sorensen (Backgrounder) . Prime Minister of Canada . July 28, 2021 . Prime Minister's Office . July 29, 2021.
  4. Web site: Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen appointed to Senate. CBC News. July 29, 2021. July 29, 2021.
  5. Web site: Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen resigns to become independent senator. July 29, 2021. Gilligan. Melissa. Global News. July 29, 2021.
  6. Web site: Senator Karen Sorensen . . August 1, 2022.