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Krista Ross

Senator Krista Ross

Biography

Krista Ross was appointed to the Senate of Canada representing New Brunswick on October 31, 2023 and sworn in on November 21, 2023.

Ms. Ross is a business and community leader who worked with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce for 20 years - from 1989 to 1997 as GM and from 2011 to 2023 as CEO. In these roles, she was a leading voice supporting Fredericton and New Brunswick’s development as a place of opportunity for individuals, businesses and community organizations.

In addition to her work with the Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Ross was also a private business owner and entrepreneur for many years.

Ms. Ross recently served as a commissioner with the Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission for New Brunswick. She also served on the board of the Fredericton Community Foundation, the University of New Brunswick Business Faculty Advisory Board, and the Ignite Fredericton Seed Board. She is an active supporter of immigration, and she provides mentorship and support to newcomers in Canada.

Ms. Ross has been celebrated for her community involvement and business leadership. In 2023, she was named to the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada’s Council of Excellence, as well as twice named Chamber Executive of the Year in Canada, and named a Top 50 CEO for Atlantic Canada. She is also a recipient of the Advocacy in Action Silver Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In 2022, she was recognized by the New Brunswick Community College as an Alumna of Distinction; she also received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

She holds a business diploma from the New Brunswick Community College. Ms. Ross and her daughter, Rachel, reside in Fredericton.

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