Larry Smith
Profile
Larry W. Smith is a Canadian politician, athlete, and business executive who served as a member of the Senate of Canada from 2010 to 2026. A former professional football player with the Montreal Alouettes, he later served as the commissioner of the Canadian Football League and held various executive roles in the media and business sectors. During his tenure in the Senate, he served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and chaired the Standing Committee on Transport and Communication. He retired from the Senate in April 2026 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age.
Details
- Born
- April 28, 1951 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- Montreal, Canada
- Education
- Bishop's University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics), McGill University (Bachelor of Civil Law)
- Career
- Professional football player, Commissioner of the Canadian Football League, President and publisher of the Montreal Gazette, Business executive
