Laurier LaPierre

Laurier LaPierre

Country

Canada

Birth - Death

1929 - 2012

Occupation

Journalist Politics

Notable Achievements

Order of Canada

Description

Former Canadian Senator, broadcaster, journalist, and author; Canada's first openly gay senator. Former co-host of CBC Television's show 'This Hour has Seven Days'. Partner was Harvey Slack.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/laurier-lapierre-ex-senator-and-broadcaster-dies-at-83-1.1262952
• http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/obituary-laurier-lapierre-put-politicians-in-the-hot-seat/article6504527/

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