Leo Housakos
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Leonidas Housakos (born January 10, 1968) is a Canadian politician who has served as the senator for Wellington, Quebec since January 8, 2009. A member of the Conservative Party, Housakos was appointed on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Housakos served as the speaker of the Senate for part of 2015.
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Leo Housakos | |
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Canadian Senator from Quebec (Wellington) | |
Assumed office January 8, 2009 | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
Preceded by | Aurélien Gill |
Speaker of the Senate of Canada | |
In office May 4, 2015 – December 3, 2015 (Acting: April 24, 2015 – May 4, 2015) | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | David Johnston |
Preceded by | Pierre Claude Nolin |
Succeeded by | George Furey |
Deputy Whip of the Opposition | |
Assumed office 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1968-01-10) January 10, 1968 (age 56) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Political party | Conservative (federal) Conservative (Quebec) |
Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative (before 2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) |
Spouse | Demi Papapanagiotou |
Children | Peter and Tasso |
Residence | Montreal |
Alma mater | McGill University (BA) |
Profession | Businessman |
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