Gwen Boniface
Gwenneth (Gwen) M. Boniface COM OOnt (born August 5, 1955) is a Canadian politician who serves as a senator from Ontario since November 10, 2016, sitting as a member of the Independent Senators Group (ISG). A former lawyer and police officer, she was the commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from 1998 to 2006. Boniface was appointed to the Senate was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on October 31, 2016. Boniface is the first woman to serve as OPP commissioner.
The Honourable Gwen Boniface COM OOnt | |
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| Canadian Senator from Ontario | |
| Assumed office November 10, 2016 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police | |
| In office May 28, 1998 – October 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Bernard O'Grady |
| Succeeded by | Julian Fantino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1955 |
| Political party | Independent Senators Group |
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