Larry Smith (Canadian politician)
Larry Smith | |
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Leader of the Opposition in the Senate | |
In office April 1, 2017 – November 5, 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
Preceded by | Claude Carignan |
Succeeded by | Don Plett |
Senator from Quebec (Saurel) | |
Assumed office May 25, 2011 | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | David Johnston |
Preceded by | Himself |
In office December 18, 2010 – March 25, 2011 | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | David Johnston |
Preceded by | Jean Lapointe |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Personal details | |
Born | 1972, Round: 1, Pick: 1 | April 28, 1951
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
1972–1980 | Montreal Alouettes |
Career highlights and awards | |
Larry W. Smith,
Education
Smith graduated from
Football management career
Smith became the Canadian Football League's
Smith was announced as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame 2023 class on March 16, 2023, in the builder's category.[3]
Business career
Smith was president and publisher of the
Political career
Smith considered running for leader of the then new Conservative Party of Canada in 2004 and was widely reported by Canadian press at the time to be on the verge of entering the race before finally declaring he would not be a candidate.[4]
On December 18, 2010, Smith was summoned to the Canadian Senate on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and sat as a Conservative. Following his appointment to the Senate, Smith announced his intention to seek the nomination to run as a Conservative candidate in Lac-Saint-Louis in the next federal election.[5] When asked in a television interview why he accepted the appointment while intending to run for a Commons seat, Smith complained that he was taking a "dramatic, catastrophic" pay cut by serving as a senator,[6] a remark for which Smith has been criticized.[7]
Smith was defeated in his attempt to enter Parliament, placing third behind the incumbent Liberal MP and the NDP candidate, and it was announced on May 18, 2011, he would be re-appointed to the Senate.
The Conservative Senate Caucus elected Smith its leader on March 28, 2017; Smith defeated Senators Linda Frum and Stephen Greene for the position, and took office on April 1, 2017.[8] He served until November 5, 2019, when he was succeeded by Don Plett.[9]
On August 4, 2022, Smith left the Conservative caucus to join the Canadian Senators Group. Smith clarified that he would remain a member of the Conservative Party.[10]
Personal life
Smith has two sons and a daughter. One of his sons,
References
- ^ a b c "Larry Smith". Montreal: Montreal Alouettes. Archived from the original on September 10, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ Berkovich, Karlo (April 3, 1998). "Ex-CFL head has worries for all pro sports". Waterloo Region Record. p. C2.
- ^ "Solomon Elimimian, John Bowman headline 2023 CFHOF class". Canadian Football League. March 16, 2023.
- ^ McClintock, Maria (November 17, 2003). "Lord knows, time is not right' N.B. Premier won't run for fed leader". Toronto Sun. p. 21.
- ^ "Tories hope Smith's star appeal will bring victory in Montreal". Globe and Mail. Canada. December 21, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ "'Catastrophic' pay cut to be senator: Smith". CBC News. December 22, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ "Larry Smith criticized for salary comment". CTV News. December 23, 2010.
- ^ "Senator Larry Smith elected leader of Senate Conservatives". CBC News. March 28, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ Dickson, Janice (November 5, 2019). "Tories elect Don Plett as new Opposition Leader in the Senate". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ Major, Darren (August 4, 2022). "Quebec senator leaving Conservative caucus but says he will remain a member of party". CBC News.
- ^ "Duval and Popp at odds". Montreal Gazette. November 7, 2007. Archived from the original on November 23, 2007.