David Wells (politician)

The Honourable
David Wells
Senator from
Newfoundland and Labrador
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 25, 2013
Nominated byStephen Harper
Appointed byDavid Johnston
Preceded byEthel Cochrane
Personal details
Born
David Mark Wells

(1962-02-28) February 28, 1962 (age 62)
Political partyConservative
Residence(s)St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

David Mark Wells, ICD.D (born February 28, 1962) is a Canadian senator from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was appointed to the Senate on January 25, 2013 by Governor General David Johnston on the advice of Canada's 22nd prime minister, Stephen Harper.[1] He is the former Chair of the Subcommittee on the Senate Estimates and the Senate’s Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight.[2][3] Senator Wells is a strong proponent of accountability and transparency in the Senate.[4]

Prior to his appointment to the Upper Chamber, Senator Wells served as Deputy CEO and board member of the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB) and was a member of the board’s finance committee.[5][6] Wells is involved in regional and national community work, with a special focus on the civic engagement of youth.[6]

Senator Wells is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

  1. ^ "PM announces the appointment of five new senators" (Press release). Prime Minister's Office. January 25, 2013. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  2. ^ Canada, Senate of (September 21, 2016). "Senate of Canada - Subcommittee on the Senate Estimates". Senate of Canada. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Canada, Senate of (November 26, 2020). "Senate of Canada - New Audit and Oversight committee holds first meeting". Senate of Canada. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  4. ^ Canada, Senate of (October 26, 2020). "Senate of Canada - New audit committee will bolster Senate accountability, transparency: Senator Wells". Senate of Canada. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  5. ^ Payton, Laura (January 25, 2013). "PM Harper appoints 5 new senators". CBC News. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Canada, Senate of (October 20, 2016). "Senate of Canada - Senator David M. Wells". Senate of Canada. Retrieved January 17, 2021.