Karen Sorensen
Karen Sorensen | |
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Canadian Senator from Alberta | |
Assumed office July 29, 2021 | |
Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | Mary Simon |
Preceded by | Grant Mitchell |
Mayor of Banff | |
In office 2010 – July 29, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John Stutz |
Succeeded by | Corrie DiManno |
Banff Town Councillor | |
In office 2004–2010 | |
Personal details | |
Born | May 20, 1959[1] Orangeville, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Independent Senators Group |
Alma mater | University of Guelph |
Karen Sorensen (born May 20, 1959) is a Canadian politician who has been a senator from the province of Alberta since July 2021. She previously served as the mayor of Banff, Alberta, for three terms, beginning in 2010.
Early life and career
[edit]Sorensen was born in Orangeville, Ontario.[2]
Professionally, she was a hotelier for 17 years before founding Catalyst Enterprises Consulting in 2000, which provides training for the hospitality industry. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph, where she earned a bachelor's degree in geography.[3] Prior to becoming mayor, Sorensen was a municipal councillor for six years, from 2004 to 2010, and she was a school trustee for four.[3]
Senate
[edit]On July 29, 2021, she was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[4][5] She then joined the Independent Senators Group.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senators list". Senate of Canada. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Conboy, Marie. "Bow Valley Profiles - Mayor of Banff Karen Sorensen". Bow Valley Crag and Canyon. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ a b "Karen Sorensen (Backgrounder)". Prime Minister of Canada. Prime Minister's Office. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen appointed to Senate". CBC News. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Gilligan, Melissa (July 29, 2021). "Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen resigns to become independent senator". Global News. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Senator Karen Sorensen". Senate of Canada. Retrieved August 1, 2022.