Don Plett

Donald Neil Plett (born May 14, 1950) is a Canadian senator who has been the leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate since November 5, 2019. He is the founding president of the National Council of the Conservative Party of Canada, and the longest serving individual to have held this position.

The Honourable
Don Plett
Plett in 2009
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
Assumed office
November 5, 2019
Leader
Preceded byLarry Smith
Canadian Senator
from Manitoba
Assumed office
August 27, 2009
Nominated byStephen Harper
Appointed byMichaëlle Jean
President of the Conservative Party
In office
December 7, 2003  December 7, 2009
Interim: 2003–2005
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJohn Walsh
Personal details
Born
Donald Neil Plett

(1950-05-14) May 14, 1950
Canada
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Betty Plett
(m. 1968)
Children4
Parents
  • Archie Plett (father)
  • Ruby Plett (mother)
Alma materRed River College
OccupationSenator
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