Larry Campbell
Larry W. Campbell (born 28 February 1948) is a Canadian politician who was the 37th mayor of Vancouver, Canada, from 2002 until 2005, and a member of the Senate of Canada from 2005 until his retirement in 2023.
The Honourable Larry Campbell | |
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Former Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell in 2009 | |
Canadian Senator from British Columbia | |
In office August 2, 2005 – February 28, 2023 | |
Nominated by | Paul Martin |
Appointed by | Adrienne Clarkson |
37th Mayor of Vancouver | |
In office 2002 – 5 December 2005 | |
Preceded by | Philip Owen |
Succeeded by | Sam Sullivan |
Personal details | |
Born | Brantford, Ontario, Canada | 28 February 1948
Political party | Non-affiliated (since 2022) |
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Occupation | Politician, RCMP, BC Coroner's Service |
Before he was mayor, Campbell worked for the RCMP as a police officer, and in 1969, he was transferred to the Vancouver detachment. From 1973, he served as a member of the force's drug squad.
Starting in 1981, Campbell worked for the Vancouver District Coroner's office and in 1996 was appointed BC Chief Coroner, a post in which he served until 2000.
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