Senator Richard Martel, centre, poses outside the Red Chamber ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on September 28, 2026, with senators Pierre Moreau and Claude Carignan.

Senator Richard Martel

Born, raised and educated in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Senator Richard Martel is a staunch supporter of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. He worked in education before pivoting to a career in hockey. From 1990 to 2011, he coached in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League — primarily with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens — and later worked in Sweden and in France. After returning to Quebec, he served as head coach of the Jonquière Marquis and then as Commissioner of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey. Following his retirement from the sport, Senator Martel was elected four times as the MP for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord — in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. While in the House of Commons, he served in several roles in the official opposition’s shadow cabinet and sat on multiple parliamentary committees, working on files like national defence, natural resources, sport and economic development for Quebec’s regions.

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Senator Rodney Ouellette, centre, poses outside the Red Chamber ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on September 28, 2026, with senators Pierre Moreau and Victor Boudreau.

Senator Rodney Ouellette

As a physician and scientist, Senator Rodney Ouellette has dedicated his career to advancing cancer research, precision oncology and molecular medicine. His work focuses on understanding the molecular basis of cancer and translating scientific discoveries into more precise approaches to cancer diagnosis, treatment and patient care. As the founder of the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute, he has helped strengthen cancer research capacity in Canada’s eastern regions. Throughout his career, he has contributed to more than 75 peer-reviewed publications, collaborated with researchers and institutions domestically and internationally and contributed to national research initiatives through organizations like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network. In 2025, Senator Ouellette was named to the Order of New Brunswick for his contributions to medical research, innovation and patient care.

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Senator Thomas Pitfield, centre, poses outside the Red Chamber ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on September 28, 2026, with senators Pierre Moreau and Peter Harder.

Senator Thomas Pitfield

As an entrepreneur, technology executive, investor and public policy advisor, Senator Thomas Pitfield brings expertise in artificial intelligence, digital strategy, data analytics and innovation to the Senate. His career has focused on the application of technology to public policy, democratic participation and organizational decision-making. Senator Pitfield is the founder and former CEO of Canadian company Data Sciences and co-founder of public policy think tank Canada 2020. He also consulted for IBM Canada, where he helped launch the country’s first IBM Innovation Centre, and he has been a long-time investor in Canada’s early-stage technology sector. Senator Pitfield previously served as senior policy advisor to the Honourable Jack Austin, former leader of the government in the Senate, and as principal secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Senator Geeta Tucker, centre, poses outside the Red Chamber ahead of her swearing-in ceremony on September 28, 2026, with senators Pierre Moreau and Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler.

Senator Geeta Tucker

Senator Geeta Tucker is a chartered professional accountant (CPA) and corporate executive with more than three decades of leadership experience across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. At the time of her appointment to the Senate, she was an executive consultant with the CPA Western School of Business. From 2019 to 2026, she served as president and CEO of CPA Manitoba, representing the profession on matters relating to governance, regulation, education and professional standards. Prior to that, Senator Tucker held senior executive positions in finance, strategy, communications and corporate affairs with organizations including Nortel Networks, Shaw Communications, and Agriteam Canada Consulting. She has also served on many corporate, professional and community boards — including as chair of United Way Winnipeg’s board of trustees and chair of the board of directors of the CPA Western School of Business.

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