Larry Smith (Canadian politician)

The Honourable Larry Smith CQ
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
In office April 1, 2017 – November 5, 2019
Prime Minister	Justin Trudeau
Preceded by	Claude Carignan
Succeeded by	Don Plett
Senator from Quebec (Saurel)
Incumbent
Assumed office May 25, 2011
Nominated by	Stephen Harper
Appointed by	David Johnston
Preceded by	Himself
In office December 18, 2010 – March 25, 2011
Nominated by	Stephen Harper
Appointed by	David Johnston
Preceded by	Jean Lapointe
Succeeded by	Himself
Personal details
Born	(1951-04-28) April 28, 1951 (age 73) Hudson, Quebec, Canada
Political party	Canadian Senators Group
Other political affiliations	Conservative
Spouse	Leesa[1]
Children	Brad, Wes, Ashley[1]
Residence(s)	Hudson, Quebec, Canada[1]
Alma mater	Bishop's University (B.A.) McGill University (B.C.L.)
Profession	Athlete, businessman
Football career
Career information
Status	Retired
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Running back
College	Bishop's
CFL draft	1972, Round: 1, Pick: 1
Drafted by	Montreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
1972–1980	Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
2× Grey Cup champion (1974, 1977)

Larry W. Smith, CQ (born April 28, 1951) is a Canadian athlete, businessperson and member of the Senate of Canada. He served as Leader of the Opposition in the Senate from April 2017 until November 2019.