Nancy Ruth
Nancy Ruth | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Cluny, Ontario | |
| In office March 24, 2005 – January 6, 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Paul Martin |
| Appointed by | Adrienne Clarkson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nancy Ruth Rowell Jackman January 6, 1942 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative (until 2006) |
| Parent(s) | Harry Jackman Mary Coyne Rowell |
| Relatives | Hal Jackman (brother) Newton Rowell (grandfather) |
Nancy Ruth Rowell Jackman CM (born January 6, 1942) is a Canadian heiress, activist, philanthropist and former Canadian senator. Prime Minister Paul Martin appointed her to the Senate on March 24, 2005. While initially appointed as a Progressive Conservative, she joined the Conservative caucus on March 28, 2006. She was Canada's first openly lesbian senator. She retired from the Senate on January 6, 2017, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age 75.