Patricia E. Bovey (born May 15, 1948) is a Canadian advocate, museologist, gallery director and curator, professor and as a member of the country’s highest legislative body the Senate.

[2] On October 27, 2016, Bovey was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

[3] Bovey assumed her seat on November 10, 2016, as a member of the Independent Senators Group.

On May 8, 2020, Bovey left the ISG and joined the Progressive Senate Group.

[4] During her time in the Senate, Bovey fought for arts related causes such as reinvigorating the Portrait Gallery of Canada.