Pierre Claude Nolin | |
|---|---|
 Nolin in 2014 | |
| Speaker of the Senate | |
| In office November 27, 2014 – April 23, 2015 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Noël Kinsella |
| Succeeded by | Leo Housakos |
| Senator for De Salaberry, Quebec | |
| In office June 18, 1993 – April 23, 2015 | |
| Nominated by | Brian Mulroney |
| Appointed by | Ray Hnatyshyn |
| Preceded by | Jean-Marie Poitras |
| Succeeded by | André Pratte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1950 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | April 23, 2015 (aged 64) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative (1993–2004) Conservative (2004–2015) |
| Spouse | Camille Desjardins |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Alma mater | University of Ottawa |
Pierre Claude Nolin (October 30, 1950 – April 23, 2015) was a Canadian politician and senator. A prominent member of the Conservative Party of Canada from 2004 until his death, he became an influential figure in the Party's parliamentary caucus.[1]
Appointed to the Canadian senate on recommendation of Brian Mulroney on 1993, he was designated as speaker pro tempore in 2013 before being promoted to the office of speaker of the Senate in November 2014. He held the office until his death on April 23, 2015.
- ^ "Harper appoints Quebec Sen. Pierre Claude Nolin as new Speaker of the Senate". The Globe and Mail. Ottawa, Ontario. The Canadian Press. November 26, 2014. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.