Larry Smith (Canadian politician)

Larry Smith
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
In office
April 1, 2017 – November 5, 2019
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byClaude Carignan
Succeeded byDon Plett
Senator from Quebec (Saurel)
Assumed office
May 25, 2011
Nominated byStephen Harper
Appointed byDavid Johnston
Preceded byHimself
In office
December 18, 2010 – March 25, 2011
Nominated byStephen Harper
Appointed byDavid Johnston
Preceded byJean Lapointe
Succeeded byHimself
Personal details
Born (1951-04-28) April 28, 1951 (age 73)
Hudson, Quebec, Canada
Political partyCanadian Senators Group
Other political
affiliations
Conservative
SpouseLeesa[1]
ChildrenBrad, Wes, Ashley[1]
Residence(s)Hudson, Quebec, Canada[1]
Alma materBishop's University (B.A.)
McGill University (B.C.L.)
ProfessionAthlete, businessman
Football career
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Running back
CollegeBishop's
CFL draft1972, round: 1, pick: 1
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
19721980Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards

Larry W. Smith, CQ (born April 28, 1951) is a Canadian athlete, businessperson and member of the Senate of Canada. He served as Leader of the Opposition in the Senate from April 2017 until November 2019.

  1. ^ a b c "Larry Smith". Montreal: Montreal Alouettes. Archived from the original on September 10, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2010.