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MacDonald, Michael L.
The Honourable Michael L. MacDonald, a Nova Scotia businessman and long-time Conservative activist, was appointed to the Senate on January 2, 2009, by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, he has deep family roots in the region. With an Honours degree in political science from Dalhousie University, Senator MacDonald has held various political roles, including serving as Vice-President of the Conservative Party of Canada. He owns the Fortress Inn Louisbourg and has run for office at both the federal and provincial levels. In the Senate, he serves as Chair of the Senate Selection Committee and Vice-Chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group. He remains active in his community, supporting local heritage and Gaelic language preservation. Senator MacDonald lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with his wife Marilyn and their two sons.
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