Mary Coyle, an educator and administrator known for her work in community and international development, says she'll handle her new role as senator with the same "highly consultative" approach she's brought to her career. Coyle was appointed to the Senate on Monday as an independent representing Nova Scotia, joining Wanda Thomas Bernard and Dan Christmas, who were appointed last fall. The statement sent out by the prime minister's office describes her as a "longtime champion for women's leadership, gender equality and the rights of Indigenous Peoples." Mary Coyle with two of her daughters, Lauren (left) and Emilie (right) at a 2012 event in Halifax. Because senators can hold the position until age 75, Coyle said she has 12 years — "an absolutely perfect length of time" — to make a difference.

Source: CBC News December 05, 2017 20:55 UTC