Nancy Ruth

Nancy Ruth
Senator for Cluny, Ontario
In office
March 24, 2005 – January 6, 2017
Nominated byPaul Martin
Appointed byAdrienne Clarkson
Personal details
BornNancy Ruth Rowell Jackman
(1942-01-06) January 6, 1942
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
PartyConservative
Other political
affiliations
Progressive Conservative (until 2006)
Parent(s)Harry Jackman
Mary Coyne Rowell
RelativesHal Jackman (brother)
Eric Jackman (brother)
Newton Rowell (grandfather)
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Nancy Ruth Rowell Jackman CM (born January 6, 1942) is a Canadian heiress, activist, philanthropist and former Canadian senator. Prime Minister Paul Martin appointed her to the Senate on March 24, 2005. While initially appointed as a Progressive Conservative, she joined the Conservative caucus on March 28, 2006. She was Canada's first openly lesbian senator. She retired from the Senate on January 6, 2017, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age 75.