Nancy Ruth
Nancy Ruth | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Senator from 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 |
| Party | Conservative |
Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative (until 2006) |
| Parent(s) | Harry Jackman Mary Coyne Rowell |
| Relatives | Hal Jackman (brother) Eric Jackman (brother) Newton Rowell (grandfather) |
Nancy Ruth CM (born Nancy Ruth Rowell Jackman, 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.