A07 From Factory Worker to Senator: A Biography of Peter Bosa. Written by Vincenzo Piertopoalo

From Factory Worker to Senator: A Biography of Peter Bosa by Vincenzo Pietropaolo chronicles the inspiring journey of Peter Bosa, an Italian immigrant who rose from humble beginnings to become a Canadian senator. Born in a poor town in northeastern Italy, Bosa emigrated to Canada in 1948 with limited education and worked in a garment factory while studying at night. Despite facing major challenges, including a near-fatal illness, he advanced to become an insurance executive, sports promoter, respected community leader, and politician. As one of the first non-anglophone or francophone senators, he was a champion of multiculturalism and Italian identity, earning wide respect for his humanitarian work and dedication to public service. Pietropaolo’s biography combines archival material, photographs, and insightful analysis to paint a vivid portrait of Bosa’s legacy in shaping Canadian multiculturalism and civic life.