Edward M. Lawson

For other people with the same name, see Edward Lawson.

Edward M. Lawson (September 24, 1929 – February 29, 2016) was a Canadian trade unionist and politician.^[1]

The Honourable Edward M. Lawson
Senator for British Columbia
In office October 7, 1970 – September 24, 2004
Appointed by	Pierre Trudeau
Personal details
Born	(1929-09-24)September 24, 1929 Gerald, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died	February 29, 2016(2016-02-29) (aged 86)
Political party	Liberal

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.

References

1. "Passing of ed Lawson, former Director of the Canadian Conference of Teamsters". 14 March 2016.

External links

• Edward M. Lawson – Parliament of Canada biography