Don Meredith | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Don_Meredith.jpg) Meredith during his unsuccessful 2008 campaign | |
| Senator for Ontario | |
| In office 18 December 2010 – 10 May 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Peter Stollery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 July 1964 Saint Ann, Jamaica |
| Political party | Non-affiliated |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative (2010-2015) Non-affiliated (2015-2017) |
| Residence | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
Donald Meredith (born 13 July 1964) is a Canadian Pentecostal minister and former politician. Meredith was appointed to the Senate of Canada on 18 December 2010 as a Conservative. He was expelled from the Conservative caucus on 17 June 2015, however, following allegations that he had groomed a teenager for two years, starting when the girl was 16.[1] He was found guilty of ethics violations by the Senate ethics office in March 2017.[2]
The Senate Ethics Committee recommend in May 2017 that Meredith be expelled from the Senate. He announced his resignation on 9 May, before a vote could occur;[3][4] his resignation took effect the next day.[5]
Meredith was also the Conservative candidate in the March 17, 2008 federal by-election in Toronto Centre. He received 12.5% of the vote, and placed fourth behind Liberal victor Bob Rae.
- ^ "Sen. Meredith out of Tory caucus after teen alleges sexual relationship | CTV News".
- ^ "Senator Don Meredith guilty of ethics violations after 'inappropriate' relationship with teenage girl". CBC News. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
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