Joan Kingston | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Senator from New Brunswick | |
| Assumed office October 31, 2023 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| MLA for New Maryland | |
| In office 1995–1999 | |
| Preceded by | first member |
| Succeeded by | Keith Ashfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1955 Sussex, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Independent (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (until 2023) |
| Residence(s) | New Maryland, New Brunswick |
| Occupation | Nurse/Professor |
Joan Margaret Kingston (born January 8, 1955) is a Canadian nurse, teacher and politician. She has served as a senator from New Brunswick since October 2023. She previously represented New Maryland in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Liberal member from 1995 to 1999.
She was born in Sussex, New Brunswick, and educated at the University of New Brunswick. She was president of the Nurses Association of New Brunswick and an instructor at the University of New Brunswick. Kingston served in the province's Executive Council as Minister of the Environment and Minister of Labour. She was defeated in the 1999 general election. Kingston is currently employed in the Office of the Premier of New Brunswick.[1]
On October 31, 2023, she was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of prime minister Justin Trudeau.[2]