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Robert Peterson (Canadian politician)

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Robert W. Peterson
Senator for Saskatchewan
In office
24 March 2005 – 19 October 2012
Appointed byPaul Martin
Personal details
Born(1937-10-19)October 19, 1937
Rose Valley, Saskatchewan
DiedNovember 4, 2020(2020-11-04) (aged 83)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Political partyLiberal

Robert W. Peterson (19 October 1937 – 4 November 2020) was a Canadian Liberal senator from Saskatchewan. He was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 24, 2005.

Peterson was an entrepreneur, professional engineer and community activist. He was the chief operating officer of Denro Holdings Ltd, and sat on the board of directors for General Properties Ltd and Cameco Corporation, a position he has held since 1994.

Peterson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.

Peterson died on 4 November 2020 in Regina.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Remembering the life of Robert PETERSON".
  2. ^ "Former Saskatchewan senator Bob Peterson dies, remembered as trustworthy". National Post. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
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