Dr. Claudette Tardif (born July 27, 1947) is a Canadian senator from Alberta. She was appointed to the senate by Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 24, 2005 representing the Liberal Party of Canada. Prior to entering the Senate she was a professor and dean at the University of Alberta's French-language faculty, Faculte Saint-Jean. Tardif is also a longstanding advocate of minority language rights, particularly for Alberta's francophone minority. July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Senate of Canada is the upper house of the Parliament of Canada. ... Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th)  - Land 642,317 km²  - Water 19,531 km² (2. ... The Prime Minister of Canada, the head of the Canadian government, is usually the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Canadian House of Commons. ... The Right Honourable Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC, MP, BA, LL.B, (born August 28, 1938 in Windsor, Ontario) is the Prime Minister of Canada. ... March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is Canadas largest political party. ... The University of Alberta is situated along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River in the heart of the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta on the south side of Edmonton History The University was founded in 1908. ... A Francophone is a person who speaks French natively or by adoption (i. ...

External links

• CBC News article about new senators (http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/03/24/senators-canada050324.html)