Don Plett

Don Plett
Plett in 2015
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
In office
November 5, 2019 – May 14, 2025
Leader
Preceded byLarry Smith
Succeeded byLeo Housakos
Canadian Senator
from Manitoba
In office
August 27, 2009 – May 14, 2025
Nominated byStephen Harper
Appointed byMichaëlle Jean
President of the Conservative Party
In office
December 7, 2003 – December 7, 2009
Interim: 2003–2005
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJohn Walsh
Personal details
BornDonald Neil Plett
(1950-05-14) May 14, 1950
PartyConservative
Spouse
Betty Plett
(m. 1968)
Children4
Alma materRed River College
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Donald Neil Plett (born May 14, 1950) is a former Canadian politician. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada to represent Manitoba on August 27, 2009. He served as leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate from 2019 until 2025. He is the founding president of the Conservative Party of Canada.