About Edward M. Lawson
Lived 1929 – 2016 (aged 86). Edward M. Lawson was a Canadian politician, trade unionist and labor leader.
Edward M. Lawson (September 24, 1929 – February 29, 2016) was a Canadian trade unionist and politician.
Background Born in Gerald, Saskatchewan, Lawson was the second longest-serving member of the Senate of Canada, and the longest-serving senator to be appointed by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau when he retired upon reaching the age of 75 on September 24, 2004. He was appointed on October 7, 1970 as an independent. He represented the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, and is the former Canadian director of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Lawson served as an independent Senator until 2003 when he joined the Liberal Party of Canada following the election of Paul Martin as party leader.
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Who was Edward M. Lawson?
Canadian politician
When was Edward M. Lawson born?
Edward M. Lawson was born on 24 September 1929 in Gerald.
When did Edward M. Lawson die?
Edward M. Lawson died on 29 February 2016.
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Edward M. Lawson was a politician, trade unionist and labor leader.
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Edward M. Lawson was Canadian.
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