The NWT’s lone senator, Margaret Dawn Anderson, has joined the Senate Conservative Caucus.
Anderson was previously a member of the Progressive Senate Group, the successor to the Senate’s Liberal caucus.
Senate Conservative Leader Leo Housakos announced her move on X on Wednesday.
“Senator Anderson brings a strong and principled voice from the North, a region whose perspectives and priorities are essential to Canada’s success,” Housakos was quoted as saying.
“Our caucus believes that every part of this great country must have a seat at the table, and Senator Anderson’s decision to join our caucus ensures that the voices of northern Canadians are heard loud and clear.”
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Anderson has been approached for comment.
While she has yet to make a statement, her affiliation shown on the Senate of Canada website has changed in accordance with the move.
Anderson was named the NWT’s latest senator in 2018, filling a seat left vacant by the retirement of Nick Sibbeston.
