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Harder, Peter, P.C.
Senator Peter Harder, appointed to the Senate in April 2016 as the first Independent Senator under a new non-partisan selection process, brought nearly 30 years of federal public service experience to the Upper Chamber. Born in Winnipeg and raised in Vineland, Ontario, Harder pursued political science at the University of Waterloo and further studies at Queen’s University before joining the foreign service in 1977. His career includes serving as the founding executive director of the Immigration and Refugee Board and as deputy minister under five prime ministers in various departments, including immigration, public safety, and foreign affairs. As Government Representative in the Senate from 2016 to 2020, Harder played a key role in reforming the Senate towards greater independence, accountability, and transparency. He has also served as president of the Canada China Business Council. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, classical music, and working out.
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