Larry Schneider

The Honourable
Lawrence "Larry" Schneider
PC
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Regina—Wascana
In office
November 21, 1988 – October 25, 1993
Preceded by District was created in 1987
Succeeded by Ralph Goodale
Personal details
Born (1938-03-23) March 23, 1938
Regina, Saskatchewan
Political party Progressive Conservative
Cabinet Minister of Western Economic Diversification (1993)
Committees Chair, Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs (1991–1993)

Lawrence "Larry" Schneider, PC (born March 23, 1938) is a Canadian politician.

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, he was mayor of Regina from 1979 until 1988. In the 1988 federal election, he was elected as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of Regina—Wascana. Under Kim Campbell's government, from June 25, 1993 until November 3, 1993, he was Minister of Western Economic Diversification. He lost his seat in the 1993 election to Ralph Goodale.

He was president of the Prairie Implement Manufacturers' Association.

Schneider supported Conservative Party candidate Michael Kram in the riding of Regina-Wascana in the 2015 federal election.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Campaign Close Up (and Personal) - Michael Kram, Conservative | News Talk 650 CKOM". ckom.com. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
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