GRO Senator Iris Petten
GRO Senator Iris G. Petten is the government liaison with the Government Representative's Office in the Upper Chamber.
The Atlantic provinces have always understood that unity is not about sameness—it is about shared purpose. We may come from different shores, but our challenges, hopes, and ambitions often run in parallel.
King Charles III’s message to Canadians during the Throne Speech reminds us of who we are as members of a diverse and resilient federation. His words remind us, too, of the living history we carry and the future we continue to shape together.
Passing Bill C-49, to help expand offshore wind opportunities in Atlantic Canada, was among Senate bill sponsor Iris Petten’s highlights for the year.
Without a party line to toe, local voices can tell local stories, and apply the guiding principles of Senators’ home communities.