Don Meredith (politician)
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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.[1] He was found guilty of ethics violations by the Senate ethics office in March 2017.[2]
Don Meredith | |
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Senator for Ontario | |
In office 18 December 2010 ā 10 May 2017 | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | David Johnston |
Preceded by | Peter Stollery |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-07-13) 13 July 1964 (age 59) Saint Ann, Jamaica |
Political party | Non-affiliated |
Other political affiliations | Conservative (2010-2015) Non-affiliated (2015-2017) |
Residence | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
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;[3][4] his resignation took effect the next day.[5]
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.