David Adams Richards
David Adams Richards | |
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Richards in 2014 | |
| Senator from New Brunswick | |
| In office 30 August 2017 – 17 October 2025 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | John D. Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1950 Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Party | Non-affiliated (2018-2019, 2024-2025) Conservative Party of Canada (2025-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Canadian Senators Group (2019-2024) Independent Senators Group (2016-2017) |
| Spouse | Peggy McIntyre |
| Profession | Writer |
| Awards | Governor General's Award Gemini Award Giller Prize Honorary Doctorate |
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David Adams Richards CM ONB (born 17 October 1950) is a Canadian writer and former member of the Canadian Senate.