Janis Johnson
Janis Guðrún Johnson CM OM (born April 27, 1946) is a retired Canadian politician who served as a senator, representing the province of Manitoba.
The Honourable Janis G. Johnson CM OM | |
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| Senator for Manitoba | |
| In office September 27, 1990 – September 27, 2016 | |
| Appointed by | Brian Mulroney |
| Succeeded by | Mary Jane McCallum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1946 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Frank Moores (1973–2005; his death) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Gimli, Manitoba (Canada) |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, Public Affairs Consultant |
| Profession | Senator |
| Committees | Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
| Website | www.janisjohnson.ca |
Serving her position for 26 years until her retirement, Johnson is the longest-serving senator of Manitoba. She is also the longest-serving Conservative member of Senate, and was the first woman to serve as the national director of the former Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
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