George Furey

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The Honourable George Furey PC KC
Furey in 2016
Speaker of the Senate of Canada
In office December 3, 2015 – May 12, 2023
Nominated by	Justin Trudeau
Appointed by	David Johnston
Preceded by	Leo Housakos
Succeeded by	Raymonde Gagné
Senator from Newfoundland and Labrador
In office August 11, 1999 – May 12, 2023
Nominated by	Jean Chrétien
Appointed by	Roméo LeBlanc
Preceded by	William Petten
Succeeded by	Judy White
Personal details
Born	(1948-05-12) May 12, 1948 (age 76) St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Political party	Independent
Other political affiliations	Liberal (until 2014) Independent Liberal (2014–2015)
Children	4 (including Andrew)
Alma mater	Memorial University of Newfoundland (BA, BEd, MEd) Dalhousie University (LLB)
Occupation	Politician teacher lawyer

George J. Furey PC KC (born May 12, 1948) is a Canadian politician who served as the speaker of the Senate of Canada from 2015 to 2023. Furey was appointed as a senator from Newfoundland and Labrador in 1999 and was the longest-serving member of the Senate at the time of his retirement.