Hon. Larry Bagnell (Yukon)
Biography
Larry Bagnell was first elected as Member of Parliament for the Yukon in November 2000. He was re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Mr. Bagnell is the Critic for Arctic Issues and Northern Development.
During the last session of Parliament, Mr. Bagnell was the Critic for Northern Affairs. He has previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Industry and of the Standing Committee on Transport. Mr. Bagnell has also chaired the Caucus Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and International Co-operation.
From December 2003 to July 2004, Mr. Bagnell served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs with a special emphasis on Northern Economic Development. Since July 2004, he has served as Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources.
Through his work as Executive Director of the Association of Yukon Communities, Mr. Bagnell has become well known throughout the Yukon Territory.
His past employment includes a lengthy career with the federal government, which culminated in his appointment as Director for the Yukon for Industry Canada. During this time, he managed programs related to economic development, science and technology, tourism, small business, industrial development, and international trade. He also led a number of trade missions, and played a key role in the creation of the Yukon’s new Municipal Act.
Mr. Bagnell’s dedication to community service was recognized in 1999 when he was awarded the city of Whitehorse’s Volunteer of the Year Award.
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Mr. Bagnell holds a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science degree.
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