Frances Lankin
Frances Lankin, PC CM (born April 16, 1954), is a Canadian senator, former president and CEO of United Way Toronto, and a former Ontario MPP and cabinet minister in the NDP government of Bob Rae between 1990 and 1995. From 2010 to 2012, she co-chaired a government commission review of social assistance in Ontario. From 2009 to 2016, she was a member of the Security Intelligence Review Committee.
Frances Lankin | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Ontario | |
| Assumed office March 18, 2016 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Preceded by | first member |
| Succeeded by | Michael Prue |
| Constituency | Beaches—East York |
| In office 1990–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Marion Bryden |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
| Constituency | Beaches—Woodbine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1954 London, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Independent Senators Group |
| Other political affiliations | New Democratic (1990-2016) |
| Spouse | Wayne Campbell |
| Residence(s) | Restoule, Ontario |
| Occupation | Administrator |
Lankin was appointed to the Senate on March 18, 2016, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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