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Paula Simons
Senator
Paula Simons is an independent senator representing the province of Alberta. She spent 23 years as a reporter and columnist at the Edmonton Journal, and was awarded the National Newspaper Award for column writing in 2017.
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OPINION | Paula Simons: What it's like as a reporter embedded in the Canadian Senate
Paula Simons used to joke that she'd never join any club (or political party) that would have her as a member. Now, here she is, an honourable senator.
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Paula Simons: My Canada includes Alberta
The independent senator and former journalist says we shouldn't let the whiners and quitters take over our political discourse.
Canada -Calgary |