David Smith (Quebec politician) facts for kids
David Smith was born on September 25, 1963. He is a Canadian politician who has worked to represent people in government.
Who is David Smith?
David Smith is a politician from Canada. He used to be a member of the House of Commons of Canada, which is a big part of Canada's Parliament where elected representatives make laws for the country. Before that, he was a city councillor in Maniwaki, Quebec. A city councillor helps make decisions for a local town or city.
His Time in Politics
David Smith worked as a city councillor in Maniwaki until 2004. In that year, he decided to run for a bigger job in the Canadian government. He joined the Liberal Party of Canada and ran in a special area called a "riding" (which is like an election district) called Pontiac. He won that election and became a Member of Parliament (MP). Before becoming an MP, he also worked as a business manager and for the government.
The 2006 Election
In the 2006 election, David Smith tried to keep his seat in the House of Commons. However, he lost to another politician named Lawrence Cannon, who was from the Conservative Party of Canada. David Smith came in third place in that election.
