David Adams Richards | |
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.jpg) Richards in 2014 | |
| Senator from New Brunswick | |
| Assumed office 30 August 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | John D. Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1950 Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Political party | Non-affiliated (2018-2019, 2024-present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Canadian Senators Group (2019-2024) Independent Senators Group (2016-2017) |
| Spouse | Peggy McIntyre |
| Profession | Writer |
| Awards | Governor General's Award Gemini Award Giller Prize |
David Adams Richards CM ONB (born 17 October 1950) is a Canadian writer[2] and member of the Canadian Senate.[3]
- ^ "Trudeau-appointed senator quits group of Independents" CTV News, 25 April 2018.
- ^ "David Adams Richards". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 10 April 2008.
- ^ "Trudeau appoints acclaimed writer David Adams Richards to Senate". Toronto Star, 30 August 2017.