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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.
- 3 sons
- Liberal
- Businesswoman, author
- Neville Poy
18. Jan. 2021 · Vivienne May Poy (née Lee), fashion designer, author, philanthropist, entrepreneur, senator (born 15 May 1941 in Hong Kong). 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.
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.
10. Mai 2021 · 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.
2. Mai 2022 · Published: May 2, 2022. By Geoffrey Vendeville. 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.
4. Okt. 2023 · Published Oct 4, 2023. + Follow. Trailblazing Chinese-Canadian champion for inclusivity. The Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy (利德蕙) is a Canadian legend. The first Asian Canadian appointed to the...
The Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy, is an author of non-fiction, entrepreneur, historian, fashion designer, and community volunteer. She is the chairwoman of Lee Tak Wai Holdings Limited, and from 1981-1995, she was also the designer and business owner of Vivienne Poy Mode, achieving great success in wholesale and retail across Canada, USA and Japan.
