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Rick Laliberte
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| Member of Parliament for Churchill River |
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| In office June 2, 1997 – June 28, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | riding created |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Harrison |
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| Born | September 13, 1958 Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Political party | NDP (1997–2000) Liberal (2000–2004) Independent (2004) |
| Profession | School administrator |
Rick Laliberte was a Canadian politician. He was born on September 13, 1958. He served as a Member of Parliament, which is like a representative for a specific area.
He represented the area called Churchill River. This area covers the northern part of Saskatchewan, a province in Canada.
About Rick Laliberte
Rick Laliberte was born and grew up in Beauval, Saskatchewan. He is a Métis person. The Métis are a special Indigenous group in Canada. They have a unique culture and history.
He can speak Cree-Michif fluently. This is a language often spoken by Métis people.
His Time in Politics
Rick Laliberte first became a Member of Parliament in 1997. He was elected as a candidate for the New Democratic Party. This is one of Canada's main political parties.
In 2000, he decided to change political parties. He joined the Liberal Party of Canada. This is another major political party in Canada. People sometimes call this "crossing the floor."
He was re-elected as a Liberal Party member in the 2000 election. Before the 2004 election, he left the Liberal Party. He then ran for election as an independent candidate. This means he did not belong to any specific political party. However, he did not win that election.
What is a Member of Parliament?
A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a person elected by citizens. They represent their local area, called a "riding," in the Canadian Parliament. Parliament is where laws are made for the country. MPs work to bring the concerns of their community to the government. They also help decide on new laws and policies.
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