Denise Batters
| The Honourable Denise Batters | |
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| Senator from Saskatchewan | |
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Assumed office January 25, 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
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| Born |
June 18, 1970 Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) |
Dave Batters (m. 1997-2009) |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
Denise Leanne Batters (born June 18, 1970) is a Canadian politician, who was named to the Senate of Canada to represent Saskatchewan on January 25, 2013.[1] She is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.[1]
Early life and education
Batters graduated from the University of Regina in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1994, she obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan.[2]
Career
Batters worked for Saskatchewan's Crown Investments Corporation as executive director of regulatory affairs.[3]
Personal life
She met her future husband Dave Batters in 1989 crossing a Saskatoon street while at a Progressive Conservative convention.[4] They married in 1997, and Dave Batters sat as a Conservative MP in the House of Commons from 2004 to 2008. In 2009, her husband committed suicide following a battle with depression.[1] Following Dave Batters' death, Denise Batters became an advocate for mental health research and treatment,[1] including lobbying for a national suicide prevention strategy.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "'Harper majority' now sits in Senate". canoe.ca, January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Denise L. Batters Zoom Info
- 1 2 "Stephen Harper appoints five new senators". Toronto Star, January 25, 2012.
- ↑ How to find joy after losing a loved one Best Health Mag
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