Diane Griffin (conservationist)

The Honourable Diane Griffin OPEI
Deputy Leader of the Canadian Senators Group
In office May 14, 2021 – March 18, 2022
Leader	Scott Tannas
Preceded by	Josée Verner
Succeeded by	Dennis Patterson
Senator for Prince Edward Island
In office November 10, 2016 – March 18, 2022
Nominated by	Justin Trudeau
Appointed by	David Johnston
Personal details
Born	(1947-03-18) March 18, 1947 (age 77)
Political party	Canadian Senators Group
Other political affiliations	Independent Senators Group (2017-2019)

Diane Griffin, OPEI (born March 18, 1947) is a Canadian conservationist from Prince Edward Island. Griffin is a former provincial deputy minister of environmental resources and a recipient of the Governor General's Conservation Award, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the P.E.I. Environment award.[1] She also served as executive director of the Island Nature Trust.[1] In 2010, Griffin was awarded the Prince Edward Island Medal of Merit for her contributions to the environment of the province.[2] On October 27, 2016, Griffin was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sit as an independent.[3] Until her appointment, she served as a councillor on the Stratford, P.E.I. town council.[3] Griffin assumed office on November 10, 2016. She subsequently jointed the Independent Senators Group.^[citation needed] On November 4, 2019, she joined the Canadian Senators Group.[4] After turning 75 on March 18, 2022, Senator Griffin retired from the senate due to mandatory retirement rules.

References

1. "Diane Griffin recommended for Senate appointment". cbc.ca. CBC News. October 27, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
2. "2010 Recipients of the Medal of Honor". assembly.pe.ca. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
3. Bryden, Joan (October 27, 2016). "Justin Trudeau set to name nine new senate appointments". Global News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
4. "Senators List". Senate of Canada. Retrieved November 5, 2019.