Records of members of parliament of Canada
- Records of members of parliament of Canada
=Age=
Youngest
The youngest ever MP was Claude-André Lachance, first elected in the general election of July 8 1974 at the age of 20 years and 3 months.
The youngest ever woman MP was Carole Jacques when she was elected at the general election of September 4 1984 at the age of 24 years and 2 months.
The youngest current MP is Pierre Poilievre (born June 3, 1979).
Oldest
The oldest MP was William Anderson Black who retained his seat until his death at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 22 days.
The oldest current MP is Joe Comuzzi (born April 5, 1933).
Period of service
Longest
Wilfrid Laurier was an MP for 44 years and 11 months between January 22 1874 and February 17 1919, although his tenure was not continuous. He did serve continuously for 41 years and 2 months from November 28 1877 to February 17 1919, making him also the MP with the longest continuous service.
Bill Blaikie has been Member of Parliament since May 22 1979 and is the longest-serving current MP.
References
*cite web|url=http://www2.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Compilations/ElectionsAndRidings/TriviaMembersOfParliament.aspx?Language=E|title=Federal Election Trivia|publisher=Parliament of Canada
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* Electoral firsts in Canada
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