Bev Busson
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Beverley Ann Busson CM COM OBC (née MacDonald; born August 23, 1951) is a Canadian Senator and former police officer who served as the 21st commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) from December 2006 to June 2007. She was the first woman to hold this position[1] and was appointed on an interim basis in the wake of Giuliano Zaccardelli's resignation amid controversy.[2][3] Busson's subsequent appointment as a member of the Senate of Canada representing British Columbia was announced on September 24, 2018.[4]
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Beverley Busson | |
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Canadian Senator from British Columbia | |
Assumed office September 24, 2018 | |
Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | Julie Payette |
21st Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police | |
Interim | |
In office December 16, 2006 – June 14, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Giuliano Zaccardelli |
Succeeded by | William Elliott |
Personal details | |
Born | Beverley Ann MacDonald (1951-08-23) August 23, 1951 (age 72) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Political party | Independent Senators Group |
Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
Occupation | Police officer |
Known for | First female commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
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