Sabi Marwah
The Honourable Sabi Marwah | |
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Senator from Ontario | |
Assumed office November 10, 2016 | |
Appointed by | Justin Trudeau |
Personal details | |
Born |
July 12, 1951 India |
Political party | Non-affiliated |
Profession |
Banker Financial Analyst |
Religion | Sikh |
Sarabjit (Sabi) Marwah (born July 12, 1951) is a member of the Canadian Senate.[1] He is a former vice chairman and chief operating officer of Scotiabank, retiring in 2014 after 35 years with the bank where he began his career as a financial analyst.[2] He has served on the boards of the C.D. Howe Institute, the Toronto International Film Festival, Torstar Corporation, Cineplex Inc., George Weston Ltd., Telus Corp.[2] and the Hospital for Sick Children. He is also a founding member of the Sikh Foundation of Canada.[3]
Marwah is Sikh and was born in India.[2]
Marwah has an honorary doctorate from Ryerson University for his work in advancing social inclusion in business.[3]
His appointment to the Senate was announced on October 31, 2016. He will sit as a non-aligned senator.[3]
References
- ↑ "Trudeau taps former banker, cop and judge for Senate". Toronto Star, October 30, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Bay Street stalwarts Howard Wetston and Sabi Marwah make list of Senate appointments". National Post, October 31, 2016.
- 1 2 3 http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/pm-justin-trudeau-appoints-six-new-senators-for-ontario-1.3138988