Paul McIntyre (politician)
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Paul McIntyre | |
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| Senator for New Brunswick | |
| In office September 6, 2012 – November 1, 2019 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Judith Keating |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul E. McIntyre November 2, 1944 Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Residence(s) | New Brunswick, Canada |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession |
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| Website | Senate profile |
Paul E. McIntyre KC (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[edit]
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.
References[edit]
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Meagan (September 7, 2012). "Harper fills 5 Senate vacancies". CBC News. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "New Conservative senator warns EI reform will drive down wages". Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Stephen Harper names Paul McIntyre to Senate". CBC News. September 7, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Canada, Senate of. "Senate of Canada - 'It's difficult for me to leave': Senator McIntyre reflects on his time in the Senate". Senate of Canada. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Riding off into the sunset: two Tory Senators retire". The Hill Times. November 13, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Profile". lop.parl.ca. Retrieved July 8, 2021.