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P.E.I. agriculture business woman, advocate appointed to Canadian Senate

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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