Louis Plamondon breaks record for longest tenure in House of Commons

ledevoir.com (French)

Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon has set a new record for the longest tenure in the House of Commons, surpassing Wilfrid Laurier. Plamondon has served for 15,057 days, having been first elected in September 1984. He also holds the record for the longest uninterrupted service since Confederation. He co-founded the Bloc Québécois and has won 13 consecutive elections. Politicians from various parties acknowledged his lengthy parliamentary career.


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