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About Edward M. Lawson
- Edward M.
- Lawson (born September 24, 1929 – February 29, 2016) was a Canadian former trade unionist and politician. 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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