Robert Black
Profile
Robert Black is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Senate of Canada representing Ontario since his appointment by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2018. Before entering the Senate, he was a prominent leader in the agricultural sector, serving as the chief executive of the Rural Ontario Institute and working as a civil servant for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture for fifteen years. Additionally, he served as a councillor for Wellington County from 2014 until his appointment to the upper chamber. Black is a member of the Canadian Senators Group and has a long-standing history of involvement with the 4-H youth organization.
Details
- Born
- 1962-03-27 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- Fergus, Ontario, Canada
- Education
- Centre Wellington District High School; University of Guelph (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture); Queen's University (Bachelor of Education)
- Career
- Chief executive of the Rural Ontario Institute; civil servant with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture; Wellington County councillor