Patrick Brazeau facts for kids

Patrick Brazeau (born November 11, 1974) is a Canadian politician. He is a member of the Senate of Canada, representing the province of Quebec. The Senate is a part of Canada's government that helps make laws. When he was appointed in 2009, he was the youngest senator at 34 years old.

Before becoming a senator, Brazeau was the national chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. This group speaks for Indigenous peoples in Canada. For a time, Brazeau was away from his duties in the Senate but returned to his role in 2016.

Early Life and Career

Brazeau is an Algonquin from the Kitigan Zibi community near Maniwaki. He served in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, which is a part of the Canadian military. He studied social sciences in college and also attended the University of Ottawa to study law.

In 2001, Brazeau joined the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP). He was elected as its leader in 2006. One of his main goals at CAP was to make sure that the individual human rights of Indigenous people were fully protected under Canadian law.

Work in the Senate

On December 22, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper chose Brazeau to become a senator. He officially took his seat in the Senate on January 8, 2009. Senators are appointed to study and vote on new laws for the country.

Notable Events

In March 2012, Brazeau took part in a charity boxing match against Justin Trudeau, who later became Prime Minister of Canada. The event raised money for cancer research.

In May 2015, Brazeau was a guest referee at a Great North Wrestling event in Ottawa.

In March 2025, Brazeau suggested another charity boxing match, this time with Donald Trump Jr., to raise more money for cancer research.

In June 2025, Brazeau collapsed in the Senate chamber during a debate and was taken to the hospital. He later recovered.