Colin Deacon

Colin Deacon is a Canadian politician and entrepreneur who has served as a member of the Senate of Canada since his appointment in 2018. Before entering public office, he was a prominent business leader in Halifax, Nova Scotia, serving as the CEO of SpellRead and the founder and CEO of BlueLight Analytics. In the Senate, he has been an active member of committees focused on banking, commerce, agriculture, and forestry. His political work emphasizes improving Canada's global competitiveness, advancing the digital economy, and promoting national leadership on climate change.