Paul McIntyre (politician)

Paul E. McIntyre KC (born November 2, 1944) is a retired Canadian Senator and lawyer who represented New Brunswick for the Conservative Party of Canada.[1][2] Prior to his appointment, he practiced law in the province of New Brunswick.

The Honourable
Paul McIntyre
KC
Senator for New Brunswick
In office
September 6, 2012 – November 1, 2019
Nominated byStephen Harper
Appointed byDavid Johnston
Succeeded byJudith Keating
Personal details
Born
Paul E. McIntyre

(1944-11-02) November 2, 1944
Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada
Political partyConservative
Residence(s)New Brunswick, Canada
Alma mater
Profession
  • Lawyer
  • public servant
WebsiteSenate profile

Career

McIntyre was educated at the Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick before earning his law degree from Dalhousie University. He worked as a lawyer and later in his career unsuccessfully sought a seat in the northern riding of Dalhousie-Restigouche East during the 2003 New Brunswick general election.[3] He was summoned and appointed to the senate on September 6, 2012.

McIntyre served until November 1, 2019, and left the Senate on November 2, 2019, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75.[4][5][6] He was succeeded by Judith Keating.

References
  1. Fitzpatrick, Meagan (September 7, 2012). "Harper fills 5 Senate vacancies". CBC News. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  2. "New Conservative senator warns EI reform will drive down wages". Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  3. "Stephen Harper names Paul McIntyre to Senate". CBC News. September 7, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. Canada, Senate of. "Senate of Canada - 'It's difficult for me to leave': Senator McIntyre reflects on his time in the Senate". Senate of Canada. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  5. "Riding off into the sunset: two Tory Senators retire". The Hill Times. November 13, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  6. "Profile". lop.parl.ca. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
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