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Carolyn Ann Bennett PC (born December 20, 1950) is a Canadian ambassador and retired politician. A member of the Liberal Party, she represented Toronto—St. Paul's in the House of Commons from 1997 to 2024, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Paul Martin and Justin Trudeau.
Dec 13, 2023 · Bennett, a former family doctor and longtime cabinet minister, announced her departure from politics after 26 years in office. She received tributes from PM Trudeau and other MPs for her contributions to democracy, feminism and Indigenous relations.
Jan 17, 2024 · The Honourable Carolyn Bennett is a former Member of Parliament who dedicated her career to public service and community involvement. She was first elected to the House of Commons in 1997 and was re-elected eight times, representing the Ontario riding of Toronto—St. Paul’s.
First elected in 1997, and subsequently re-elected eight times, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, M.D. is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s.
The former Liberal cabinet minister and MP for Toronto-St. Paul’s delivered her final speech in the House of Commons, reflecting on her career and the changes in politics. She served under three prime ministers and spent more than half her time in office as the Crown-Indigenous relations minister.
Carolyn Bennett is a former family physician and a long-serving Liberal MP in Canada. She has held various ministerial portfolios, including Public Health, Indigenous Affairs, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Mental Health and Addictions.
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Jan 17, 2024 · The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett has been appointed as Canada’s next Ambassador to Denmark. Dr. Bennett is a former Member of Parliament who dedicated her career to public service.
