Joan Cook

Joan Cook (born October 6, 1934) was a Canadian Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador.

This article is about the Canadian politician. For the American journalist, see Joan Riddell Cook.
The Honourable

Joan Cook
Senator from Newfoundland & Labrador
In office
March 6, 1998 – October 6, 2009
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterJean Chrétien
Paul Martin
Stephen Harper
Preceded byGerald Ottenheimer
Succeeded byElizabeth Marshall
Personal details
Born (1934-10-06) October 6, 1934
English Harbour West, Newfoundland
NationalityCanadian
Spouse(s)Widow
ChildrenDiane & Jean
ProfessionBusinesswoman

Biography

Cook was born in English Harbour West, Dominion of Newfoundland. In her working life, Cook was, variously, a businesswoman who served as vice-president of her family's automobile dealership, Cook and Jones Motors, an executive with CJON radio and television, and an executive with Robert Simpson Eastern Ltd.

Cook has also been heavily involved with charitable efforts, chairing fundraising campaigns for Newfoundland's branch of the Canadian Cancer Society. Cook also served on the board of directors for Newfoundland and Labrador's Pottle Center for mental health.

After twice running unsuccessfully as a Liberal candidate in the 1993 and 1996 Newfoundland and Labrador general elections, Cook was appointed to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Roméo LeBlanc on March 6, 1998, on the advice of Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. As a senator, Cook served on many committees, such as the senate committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Cook also served as opposition whip of the senate from 2005 to 2007.

Due to the mandatory retirement age for Canadian Senators, Cook resigned from her appointment as Newfoundland and Labrador Senator on October 6, 2009.

Electoral history
Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi - 1996 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % +/-
     New Democrat Jack Harris 2,800
     Liberal Joan Cook 1,661
     Progressive Conservative Cy Mills 902
     Independent Jason Crummey 120
St. John's East - 1993 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % +/-
     New Democrat Jack Harris 2,336
     Liberal Joan Cook 1,728
     Progressive Conservative Sean Fitzgerald 1,285
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