Paul McIntyre (politician) explained

Honorific Prefix:The Honourable
Paul McIntyre
Office:Senator for New Brunswick
Term Start:September 6, 2012
Term End:November 1, 2019
Nominator:Stephen Harper
Appointer:David Johnston
Successor:Judith Keating
Birth Name:Paul E. McIntyre
Birth Date:November 2, 1944
Birth Place:Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada
Party:Conservative
Residence:New Brunswick, Canada

Paul E. McIntyre (born November 2, 1944) is a retired Canadian Senator and lawyer who represented New Brunswick for the Conservative Party of Canada.[1] [2] Prior to his appointment, he practiced law in the province of New Brunswick.

Career

McIntyre was educated at the Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick before earning his law degree from Dalhousie University. He worked as a lawyer and later in his career unsuccessfully sought a seat in the northern riding of Dalhousie-Restigouche East during the 2003 New Brunswick general election.[3] He was summoned and appointed to the senate on September 6, 2012.

McIntyre served until November 1, 2019, and left the Senate on November 2, 2019, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75.[4] [5] [6] He was succeeded by Judith Keating.

Notes and References

  1. News: Fitzpatrick. Meagan. September 7, 2012. Harper fills 5 Senate vacancies. en-CA. CBC News. July 8, 2021.
  2. News: New Conservative senator warns EI reform will drive down wages. July 8, 2021.
  3. News: September 7, 2012. Stephen Harper names Paul McIntyre to Senate. CBC News. July 8, 2021.
  4. Web site: Canada. Senate of. Senate of Canada - ‘It’s difficult for me to leave’: Senator McIntyre reflects on his time in the Senate. July 8, 2021. Senate of Canada. en-CA.
  5. Web site: November 13, 2019. Riding off into the sunset: two Tory Senators retire. July 8, 2021. The Hill Times. en-CA.
  6. Web site: Profile. July 8, 2021. lop.parl.ca.