Hassan Yussuff
Hassan Yussuff (born December 15, 1957) is a Canadian labour leader and politician. From 2014 to 2021, Yussuff served as president of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), the first visible minority person to hold the role. In 2021, Yussuff was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as Canadian Senator from Ontario.
The Honourable Hassan Yussuff | |
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Yussuff in 2017 | |
| Canadian Senator from Ontario | |
| Assumed office June 22, 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Richard Wagner |
| Preceded by | Lynn Beyak |
| 8th President of the Canadian Labour Congress | |
| In office 2014 – June 18, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Georgetti |
| Succeeded by | Bea Bruske |
| 2nd President of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas | |
| In office April 20, 2012 – 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Chavez-Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Fred Redmond |
| Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress | |
| In office 2002–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1957 Guyana |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Heavy truck mechanic, trade unionist |
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