Don Meredith (politician)
Don Meredith | |
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Meredith during his unsuccessful 2008 campaign | |
| Senator for Ontario | |
| In office 18 December 2010 – 10 May 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Peter Stollery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 July 1964 Saint Ann, Jamaica |
| Political party | Non-affiliated |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative (2010-2015) Non-affiliated (2015-2017) |
| Residence | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
Donald Meredith (born 13 July 1964) is a Canadian Pentecostal minister and former politician. Meredith was appointed to the Senate of Canada on 18 December 2010 as a Conservative. He was expelled from the Conservative caucus on 17 June 2015, however, following allegations that he had groomed a teenager for two years, starting when the girl was 16. He was found guilty of ethics violations by the Senate ethics office in March 2017.
The Senate Ethics Committee recommend in May 2017 that Meredith be expelled from the Senate. He announced his resignation on 9 May, before a vote could occur; his resignation took effect the next day.
Meredith was also the Conservative candidate in the March 17, 2008 federal by-election in Toronto Centre. He received 12.5% of the vote, and placed fourth behind Liberal victor Bob Rae.