Karen Sorensen
Karen Sorensen | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Senator from Alberta | |
| Assumed office July 29, 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| Mayor of Banff | |
| In office 2010 – July 29, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Stutz |
| Succeeded by | Corrie DiManno |
| Banff Town Councillor | |
| In office 2004–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1959[1] Orangeville, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Independent Senators Group |
| Alma mater | University of Guelph |
Karen Sorensen (born May 20, 1959) is a Canadian politician who has served as a senator from the province of Alberta since July 2021. She previously served as the mayor of Banff, Alberta for three terms, beginning in 2010.
Early life and career
Sorensen was born in Orangeville, Ontario.[2]
Professionally, she was a hotelier for 17 years before founding Catalyst Enterprises Consulting in 2000, which provides training for the hospitality industry. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph, where she earned a bachelor's degree in geography.[3] Prior to becoming mayor, Sorensen served as a municipal councillor for six years, from 2004 to 2010, and she was as a school trustee for four.[3]
Senate
On July 29, 2021, she was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of prime minister Justin Trudeau.[4][5] She then joined the Independent Senators Group.[6]
References
- ^ "Senators list". Senate of Canada. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Conboy, Marie. "Bow Valley Profiles - Mayor of Banff Karen Sorensen". Bow Valley Crag and Canyon. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ a b "Karen Sorensen (Backgrounder)". Prime Minister of Canada. Prime Minister's Office. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen appointed to Senate". CBC News. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Gilligan, Melissa (July 29, 2021). "Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen resigns to become independent senator". Global News. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Senator Karen Sorensen". Senate of Canada. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
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