Réjean Aucoin Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
Office:Canadian Senator
from Nova Scotia
Term Start:October 31, 2023
Nominator:Justin Trudeau
Appointed:Mary Simon
Alma Mater:Université de Moncton
Birth Date:4 July 1955[1]
Birth Place:Chéticamp, Nova Scotia
Party:Canadian Senators Group

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://rejeanaucoin.ca/en/cv/ Curriculum vitae
  2. Web site: The Prime Minister announces the appointment of five senators. Canadian Government. October 31, 2023. November 3, 2023.