René Cormier
Profile
René Cormier is a Canadian politician, artist, and activist who has served as a member of the Senate of Canada representing New Brunswick since 2016. Raised in Caraquet, he pursued a career in the arts, serving as a musical and theatre director and leading organizations such as the Théâtre populaire d'Acadie and the Société Nationale de l'Acadie. As a senator, he is known for his advocacy for Acadian culture and LGBTQ+ rights, notably spearheading the creation of the Canadian Pride Caucus and sponsoring legislation to end conversion therapy in Canada.
Details
- Born
- 1956-04-27 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada
- Education
- Université de Montréal
- Career
- Musical and theatre director, President of the Société Nationale de l'Acadie, President of the Commission internationale du theatre francophone, Director of the Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, President of the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française
