Bernadette Clement appointed to the Senate
Almost three years ago after taking the reigns as the first Black mayor of Cornwall, Ontario, Bernadette Clements a former Montrealer told the CONTACT that she grew up immersed in politics. “With a father from Trinidad and a French-Canadian mother, politics has been an everyday part of my life.” On June 21, she elevated to the highest tier in Canadian politics when she was one of three individuals named to the Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he filled vacancies in Ontario and New Brunswick. In a statement released following her appointment, Clement highlighted her anticipation of the opportunity …