Louis Plamondon becomes longest-serving MP in Canadian history

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Louis Plamondon has become the longest continuously serving Member of Parliament in Canadian history. He surpassed former prime minister Wilfrid Laurier's record for continuous service, marking his 15,059th consecutive day as an MP on Wednesday. Plamondon, who founded the Bloc Québécois in 1990, has held his seat through 13 elections and has no current plans to retire.


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