![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Don_Plett_2009.jpg/640px-Don_Plett_2009.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Don Plett
Canadian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Donald Neil Plett (born May 14, 1950) is a Canadian senator who has been the leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate since November 5, 2019.[2] He is the founding president of the National Council of the Conservative Party of Canada,[3] and the longest serving individual to have held this position.
Quick Facts The Honourable, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate ...
Don Plett | |
---|---|
![]() Plett in 2009 | |
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate | |
Assumed office November 5, 2019 | |
Leader | |
Preceded by | Larry Smith |
Canadian Senator from Manitoba | |
Assumed office August 27, 2009[1] | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
President of the Conservative Party | |
In office December 7, 2003 – December 7, 2009 Interim: 2003–2005 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | John Walsh |
Personal details | |
Born | Donald Neil Plett (1950-05-14) May 14, 1950 (age 74)[1] Canada |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Betty Plett (m. 1968) |
Children | 4 |
Parents | |
Alma mater | Red River College |
Occupation | Senator |
Close