Quebec Senator Larry Smith has rejoined the Conservatives’ Senate caucus after switching to the non-affiliated Canadian Senators Group for nearly three years. Smith is the third senator to join the Conservative caucus this month.
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Conservative Sen. Leo Housakos, welcomed Smith in a June 12 statement.
“Senator Smith is widely respected for his principled approach, deep knowledge of public policy, and tireless work ethic,” Housakos said. “He has always been a strong advocate for Quebec and for common-sense conservative values. We are very pleased to have him back.”
Smith is the third senator to join the Senate Conservative caucus this month. Sen. Mary Jane McCallum of Manitoba joined the Tory caucus on June 10 and Sen. David Richards joined on June 3. Both McCallum and Richards were previously non-affiliated senators who were appointed by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau….