Josée Forest-Niesing
Canadian lawyer and politician (1964–2021)
The Honourable Josée Forest-Niesing | |
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Senator for Ontario | |
In office October 11, 2018 – November 20, 2021 | |
Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | Julie Payette |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-12-18)December 18, 1964 Ontario, Canada |
Died | November 20, 2021(2021-11-20) (aged 56) Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Independent Senators Group |
Spouse | Robert |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Josée Forest-Niesing (December 18, 1964 – November 20, 2021) was a Canadian lawyer and politician, who was appointed to the Senate of Canada in October 2018.[1]
Biography
A trial lawyer from Sudbury, Ontario, she served on the boards of the Art Gallery of Sudbury, the Carrefour Francophone de Sudbury, the University of Sudbury and the Ontario Arts Council.[2]
Forest-Niesing was hospitalized due to COVID-19 in October 2021; she had an autoimmune condition affecting her lungs, which increased her vulnerability to the virus. She was discharged on November 14, but died a few days later on November 20, 2021, at the age of 56.[3] Forest-Niesing had two children with her husband, Robert.[4]
References
- ^ "Trudeau names Ontario lawyer, PEI Mi’kmaq chief to Senate". Toronto Star, October 11, 2018.
- ^ "New Senator wants Northern Ontario's voice to be heard". Sudbury Star, October 12, 2018.
- ^ "Book of Memories for Josée Forest-Niesing at Coopérative funéraire / Cooperative Funeral Home".
- ^ Sen. Josée Forest-Niesing, 56, dies following struggle with COVID-19 CBC News, November 20, 2021
External links
- Josée Forest-Niesing – Parliament of Canada biography
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