A portrait of Senator George Furey was officially unveiled in Ottawa yesterday.
Furey retires from the Senate today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Furey for helping to steer the Upper Chamber through many changes and offered his thanks for his “many years of public service.”
Newfoundlander Iris Petten was appointed to the Senate last week, replacing Norm Doyle who retired in 2020.
As Speaker of the Senate of Canada, @GeorgeFureyNL’s passion for democracy and for parliamentary institutions has always been evident. In this role, he has helped steer the chamber through many changes – and we’re grateful for his many years of public service. Today, as we… pic.twitter.com/Lfh8hXmQV7
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 11, 2023
