Don Plett | |
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![]() Plett in 2009 | |
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate | |
Assumed office November 5, 2019 | |
Leader | |
Preceded by | Larry Smith |
Canadian Senator from Manitoba | |
Assumed office August 27, 2009[1] | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
President of the Conservative Party | |
In office December 7, 2003 – December 7, 2009 Interim: 2003–2005 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | John Walsh |
Personal details | |
Born | Donald Neil Plett May 14, 1950[1] Canada |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Betty Plett (m. 1968) |
Children | 4 |
Parents | |
Alma mater | Red River College |
Occupation | Senator |
Donald Neil Plett (born May 14, 1950) is a Canadian senator who has been the leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate since November 5, 2019.[2] He is the founding president of the National Council of the Conservative Party of Canada,[3] and the longest serving individual to have held this position.