Robert Peterson (Canadian politician)
Robert W. Peterson | |
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| Senator for Saskatchewan | |
| In office 24 March 2005 – 19 October 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Paul Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1937 Rose Valley, Saskatchewan |
| Died | November 4, 2020 (aged 83) Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Political party | Liberal |
Robert W. Peterson (19 October 1937 – 4 November 2020) was a Canadian Liberal senator from Saskatchewan. He was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 24, 2005.
Peterson was an entrepreneur, professional engineer and community activist. He was the chief operating officer of Denro Holdings Ltd, and sat on the board of directors for General Properties Ltd and Cameco Corporation, a position he has held since 1994.
Peterson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Peterson died on 4 November 2020 in Regina.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Remembering the life of Robert PETERSON".
- ^ "Former Saskatchewan senator Bob Peterson dies, remembered as trustworthy". National Post. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
External links
[edit]- CBC News article about new senators
- Robert Peterson (Canadian politician) – Parliament of Canada biography
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