Larry Schneider (politician)

The Honourable Lawrence "Larry" Schneider PC
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Regina—Wascana
In office November 21, 1988 – October 25, 1993
Preceded by	District was created in 1987
Succeeded by	Ralph Goodale
Personal details
Born	(1938-03-23) March 23, 1938 Regina, Saskatchewan
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Cabinet	Minister of Western Economic Diversification (1993)
Committees	Chair, Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs (1991–1993)

Lawrence "Larry" Schneider, PC (born March 23, 1938) is a Canadian politician.

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, he was mayor of Regina from 1979 until 1988. In the 1988 federal election, he was elected as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of Regina—Wascana. Under Kim Campbell's government, from June 25, 1993 until November 3, 1993, he was Minister of Western Economic Diversification. He lost his seat in the 1993 election to Ralph Goodale.

He was president of the Prairie Implement Manufacturers' Association.

Schneider supported Conservative Party candidate Michael Kram in the riding of Regina-Wascana in the 2015 federal election.

References

• Larry Schneider (politician) – Parliament of Canada biography