Joseph A. Day | |
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| Canadian Senator from New Brunswick | |
| In office October 4, 2001 – January 24, 2020 | |
| Nominated by | Jean Chrétien |
| Appointed by | Adrienne Clarkson |
| Succeeded by | Jim Quinn |
| Interim Leader of the Progressive Senate Group | |
| In office November 14, 2019 – December 11, 2019 | |
| Deputy | Terry Mercer (interim) |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Jane Cordy |
| Leader of the Senate Liberal Caucus | |
| In office June 15, 2016 – November 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Cowan |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1945 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | May 27, 2024 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Progressive Senate Group (2019–2020) |
| Other political affiliations |
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Joseph A. Day (January 24, 1945 – May 27, 2024) was a Canadian politician. He was a Canadian Senator from October 4, 2001 until January 24, 2020, and was the leader of the Senate Liberal Caucus from June 15, 2016, to November 14, 2019. He became the interim leader of the Progressive Senate Group on November 14, 2019, and served for slightly less than one month in the role.[1] On the eve of his pending retirement from the Senate, Day tweeted his farewell remarks. He mentioned that it was an honour to serve his fellow New Brunswickers and all Canadians. Furthermore, he also gave a farewell speech.[2] He retired from the Senate on January 24, 2020, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75.[2]