Trudeau Names 3 New Senators: Olympian, Activist, and Businessman

The Senate of Canada building and Senate Chamber are pictured in Ottawa on Feb. 18, 2019. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Three new senators have been appointed to fill vacancies in the Senate.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon appointed Olympian and author Marnie McBean, President and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation Paulette Senior, and developer Toni Varone to the Senate on Dec. 20.