David Smith (Quebec politician) facts for kids

David Smith (born September 25, 1963) is a Canadian politician. He has served as a city councillor and was once a member of the Canadian Parliament. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a business manager and in public service.

David Smith's Early Career

David Smith started his political journey as a city councillor in Maniwaki, Quebec. He served in this role for several years, helping to make decisions for his local community.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

In 2004, David Smith decided to run for a bigger role in Canadian politics. He joined the Liberal Party of Canada and ran in the federal election for the area called Pontiac. He won this election and became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone who represents their local area in the House of Commons of Canada, which is where Canada's laws are made.

Time in Parliament

As an MP, David Smith worked in the House of Commons, helping to discuss and create new laws for Canada. He represented the people of Pontiac, bringing their concerns and ideas to the national government.

After Parliament

In the 2006 federal election, David Smith ran again for his seat in Pontiac. However, he did not win this election. He lost to Lawrence Cannon, who was running for the Conservative Party of Canada. After this, David Smith continued to be involved in public life in other ways.

External Links

• David Smith – Parliament of Canada biography