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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau names six new senators for Ontario

The first woman appointed as Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police and a former Scotiabank CEO are among the six new senators named by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fill the Senate of Ontario.
The list includes Gwen Boniface, Sarbjit S. Marwah, Lucie Moncion, Kim Pate, Howard Weston and Tony Dean.
All of the individuals being recommended where chosen using the Government’s new merit-based system. The system is designed to ensure that the Senate is independent, reflective of Canada’s diversity and best suited to take on the broad ranges of challenges Canada faces.
In a tweet, Trudeau called the six appointees “exceptional candidates”.
I'm pleased to put forward 6 exceptional candidates as new Senators representing Ontario. Details: https://t.co/j33FluqII8
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 31, 2016