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Pierre Claude Nolin
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| Speaker of the Senate | |
| In office November 27, 2014 – April 23, 2015 |
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| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Noël Kinsella |
| Succeeded by | Leo Housakos |
| Senator for De Salaberry, Quebec | |
| In office June 18, 1993 – April 23, 2015 |
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| Appointed by | Brian Mulroney |
| Preceded by | Jean-Marie Poitras |
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| Born | October 30, 1950 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | April 23, 2015 (aged 64) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative (1993–2004) Conservative (2004–2015) |
| Spouse | Camille Desjardins |
| Residences | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Alma mater | University of Ottawa |
Pierre Claude Nolin (October 30, 1950 – April 23, 2015) was an important Canadian politician. He served as a Senator for many years. He was a key member of the Conservative Party of Canada from 2004 until he passed away.
Mr. Nolin was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1993. Later, he became the Speaker pro tempore in 2013. This means he was a temporary Speaker. In November 2014, he was chosen to be the main Speaker of the Senate. He held this important job until his death in April 2015.
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Pierre Nolin's Early Life and Education
Pierre Claude Nolin was born in Montreal, Quebec. He went to the University of Ottawa to study law. He earned his law degree in 1975.
In 1976, Mr. Nolin married Camille Desjardins. Together, they had three children. Their names are Simon, Louis, and Virginie.
Becoming a Canadian Senator
Pierre Nolin became a Senator on June 18, 1993. He was chosen by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Mr. Nolin had been a strong supporter of Mr. Mulroney in Quebec politics since 1976. This was when Mulroney first tried to become the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Working in the Senate
For ten years, Senator Nolin was a very active member of the Progressive Conservative Party in the Senate. He helped bring together the Progressive Conservative Party and the Canadian Alliance in 2003. This merger created the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC).
Mr. Nolin was seen as an influential voice from Quebec within the Conservative Party. In 2005, he announced that the Quebec part of the Conservative Party would suggest some "moderate" ideas. One idea was to support equal rights for married same-sex couples in the courts. Many of these ideas from Quebec were accepted, with some small changes. In the 2006 Canadian federal election, the Conservative Party elected 10 Members of Parliament from Quebec. This was their best result in Quebec since 1988.
Leading the Senate as Speaker
On November 20, 2013, Senator Nolin was chosen as the Speaker pro tempore of the Canadian Senate. This means he was the temporary Speaker. A year later, he was appointed the main Speaker of the Senate. This happened on November 27, 2014. Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed him after the previous Speaker, Noël Kinsella, retired.
Pierre Nolin's Passing
In 2010, Pierre Nolin was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. He passed away on April 23, 2015, at 64 years old. His funeral was held in Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica.
After his death, Senator Leo Housakos became the acting Speaker of the Senate. On May 4, 2015, Senator Housakos was officially appointed as the new Speaker, taking over from Pierre Claude Nolin.
