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Vivienne Poy (née Lee; Chinese: 利德蕙; Jyutping: Lei6 Dak1-Wai6; Cantonese Yale: Leih Dāk-Waih; pinyin: Lì Déhuì; born May 15, 1941) is a Canadian businesswoman, author and philanthropist. She served as a member of the Senate of Canada from 1998 until her retirement in 2012.
As a retired Senator, an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, community activist, designer, gardener, wife, mother and grandmother, I lead a busy life with many roles. I am sure I share much in common with many of you! I was appointed to the Senate of Canada in September 1998, and retired in September 2012.
18. Jan. 2021 · Vivienne Poy is a fashion designer who founded Vivienne Poy Mode in 1981. In 1998, she became the first Canadian of Asian descent to be appointed to the Senate. She is an accomplished author and publisher of histories and biographies.
2. Mai 2022 · When Vivienne Poy was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in 1998, she became the first person of Asian ancestry to sit in the upper house of Parliament. The former University of Toronto chancellor and alumna says the honour of being the first came with a sense of duty.
Vivienne Poy is an author, public speaker, historian, fashion designer, entrepreneur & community champion. She founded Vivienne Poy Mode in 1981, and over the following fourteen years enjoyed great success in fashion design, manufacturing, wholesale and retail.
May 10, 2021. The Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1998. May marks Asian Heritage Month in Canada—a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of Asian Canadians to Canada's social, political and economic fabric.
20. Apr. 2022 · Dr. Vivienne Poy, a historian, public servant, and long-time champion of higher education, has been a high-level volunteer at universities in Canada and around the world—including as the 31 st Chancellor of the University of Toronto.
