Robert Black (Canadian politician)
Robert Black | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Canadian Senators Group | |
| In office November 4, 2019 – October 24, 2023 | |
| Leader | Scott Tannas |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Gigi Osler |
| Canadian Senator from Ontario | |
| Assumed office February 15, 2018 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Julie Payette |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1962 Fergus, Ontario, Canada |
| Party | Canadian Senators Group |
| Other political affiliations | Independent Senators Group (2018-2019) |
Robert Black (born March 27, 1962) is a Canadian politician. He was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on February 15, 2018. Prior to his appointment, Black was a leader in the agricultural community. He has been chief executive of the Rural Ontario Institute since 2010 and has also been involved in the 4-H farm youth organization since the 1970s. He subsequently joined the Independent Senators Group and, on November 4, 2019, he joined the Canadian Senators Group.
Black has also been a councillor on the Wellington County council from 2014 until his appointment to the Senate and was a civil servant with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture for fifteen years. He has also served on the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame's board of directors.