Paula Simons

Paula Simons
Senator for Alberta
Assumed office
October 3, 2018
Nominated by Justin Trudeau
Appointed by Julie Payette
Preceded by Claudette Tardif
Personal details
Born (1964-09-07) September 7, 1964
Nationality Canadian
Political party Non-affiliated
Residence Edmonton, Alberta
Occupation journalist

Paula Simons (born September 7, 1964) is a Canadian journalist and columnist for the Edmonton Journal in Edmonton, Alberta.

In 2017, she was awarded the National Newspaper Award for her column.[1] She was appointed to the Senate of Canada on October 3, 2018 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[2]

References

  1. "Trudeau names journalist, Indigenous activist and diplomat to the Senate | CBC News". cbc.ca. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  2. "Edmontonians Paula Simons, Patti LaBoucane-Benson appointed to Senate | CBC News". cbc.ca. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
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