Rodger Cuzner | |
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| Senator for Nova Scotia | |
| Assumed office October 31, 2023 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| Consul General of Canada to the United States | |
| In office October 30, 2020 – June 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | David Alward |
| Succeeded by | Bernadette Jordan |
| Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso (Bras d'Or—Cape Breton; 2000–2004) | |
| In office November 27, 2000 – October 21, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle Dockrill |
| Succeeded by | Mike Kelloway |
| Parliamentary Secretary posts | |
| 2015–2019 | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour |
| 2003 | Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister |
| Shadow Cabinet posts | |
| 2013–2015 | Critic for Employment and Social Development |
| 2011–2013 | Critic for Human Resources and Skills Development |
| 2010–2011 | Critic for Fisheries and Oceans |
| 2008–2010 | Chief Opposition Whip |
| 2006–2007 | Critic for Veterans Affairs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1955 Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Lynn Cuzner |
| Residence | Cape Breton |
| Profession | Diplomat, Politician, Community organizer |
Rodger Trueman Cuzner (born November 4, 1955) is a Canadian politician and diplomat who currently serves as a Senator for Nova Scotia in the Senate of Canada. He previously served as the Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Cape Breton—Canso and its predecessor, Bras d'Or—Cape Breton, from 2000 to 2019. For most of 2003, he served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister under Jean Chrétien, and served as Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Workforce Development and Labour in the Justin Trudeau government.[1] Between 2020 and 2023, Cuzner served as the Consul General of Canada to the United States (Boston).