Jim Cowan
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| The Hon. James S. "Jim" Cowan Q.C., B.A., LL.B., LL.M. |
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| Senator for Nova Scotia | |
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| Assumed office March 24, 2005 |
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| Appointed by | Paul Martin |
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| Born | January 22, 1942 |
| Political party | Liberal |
James S. "Jim" Cowan (born January 22, 1942) is a Canadian lawyer and Senator from Nova Scotia. He was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 24, 2005. He represents the Liberal Party of Canada. A lawyer, Cowan has been a partner at the legal firm of Stewart McKelvey since 1967.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Law degree from Dalhousie University. He received a Master of Laws degree in 1966 from the London School of Economics.
On November 3, 2008 he became the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.
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| Preceded by Céline Hervieux-Payette |
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate of Canada 2008 - present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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