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CANNON, The Hon. Lawrence, P.C., B.A., M.B.A.
Picture of CANNON, The Hon. Lawrence, P.C., B.A., M.B.A.
Photographer:
House of Commons photographer
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Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1947.12.06
Place of Birth: Québec, Quebec, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Businessman, communication consultant, diplomat, political assistant
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".
Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
^ Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
Political AffiliationProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal Party Quebec 1985.12.02 -
^ Provincial / Territorial Constituency
ConstituenciesProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
La Peltrie Quebec 1985.12.02 - 1994.01.31
^ Provincial / Territorial Assembly
AssemblyProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
National Assembly Quebec 1985.12.02 - 1994.01.31
^ Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
Quebec

ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Communications 1990.10.05 - 1994.01.11
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly 1989.11.28 - 1990.10.05
Minister of Tourism 1988.09.21 - 1989.08.09
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for International Trade and Economic Development 1985.12.20 - 1988.09.21

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