Allister Surette
Profile
Allister Surette is a Canadian politician and educator currently serving as a member of the Senate of Canada, representing Nova Scotia since December 2024. Before his appointment to the Senate, he had a distinguished career in academia and provincial politics, serving as the President and Vice-Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne from 2011 to 2024. Previously, he represented the electoral district of Argyle in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1993 to 1998, where he held several cabinet positions including Minister of Human Resources and Minister of Acadian Affairs. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent advocate for Acadian and Francophone governance and community development.
Details
- Born
- September 21, 1961 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Education
- Dalhousie University (Bachelor of Science), Saint Mary's University (Bachelor of Education)
- Career
- High school teacher, President and Vice-Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne, CEO of Collège de l'Acadie, Federal Special Representative
