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CANNON, The Hon. Lawrence, P.C., B.A., M.B.A.
Current Member of The House of Commons - Pontiac, Quebec
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1947.12.06
Place of Birth: Québec, Quebec, Canada
Occupation: Businessman, communication consultant, political assistant
Political Affiliation:
Notes: Great-nephew of Joseph Ignatius Power and Lawrence Arthur Cannon, members of the Quebec Legislative Assembly (1927-35) (1916-23); and William Gerard Power, member of the Quebec Legislative Council (1923-34).
For family relationships in the Canadian House of Parliament see "Family Ties".
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 1401 Days (3 years, 10 months, 1 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Pontiac, Quebec 2008.10.14 Elected
Pontiac, Quebec 2006.01.23 Elected

^ Caucus
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Conservative Party of Canada 2006.04.03 -

^ Parliamentary Functions
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Foreign Affairs 2008.10.30 -
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities 2006.02.06 - 2008.10.29

Minister / Secretary of State

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of State (National Capital Commission) 2008.10.30 -

Regional Minister

RegionTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Quebec 2006.02.06 - 2008.10.29


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