Canada’s Governor General has appointed Mary Robinson to the Senate for Prince Edward Island.
Robinson, an agricultural professional with more than 25 years in the sector, will fill a vacancy as an independent senator, according to a news release from the Office of the Prime Minister.(opens in a new tab)
“Robinson is a globally recognized leader in the agricultural sector,” reads the release.
The Atlantic Canadian is currently the vice president of the World Farmer’s Organization and a managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies. The Robinson Group is a sixth generation farm and agricultural business on Prince Edward Island. The businesses include Eric C. Robinson Incorporated, Island Lime, PEI Agromart, and ECR Holdings, the release says.
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