14th World Religions Conference

Moderator

Larry Begnell, Member of Parliament

Larry Bagnell served as Yukon’s representative in Ottawa for over a decade, served as a federal Member of Parliament from 2000-2020 retired in 2021. During his time as a Liberal MP, Larry was appointed to the Privy Council and served as Parliamentary Secretary to both the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, and the Minister of Natural Resources. Larry also sat on many Parliamentary Committees, developing expertise in the areas of Transport, Defence, Industry, Veterans Affairs, Justice & Human Rights, and Aboriginal Affairs.

 

Larry’s dedication to Yukon has roots that can be traced back to long before his time as a Member of Parliament. In 1999, he was recognized with the City of Whitehorse Volunteer of the Year Award. This award recognized his incredible service to the community, including his service as President of the Yukon chapter of the United Way, President of Yukon Learn (Literacy), and President of the Skookum Jim Friendship Center. In addition, Larry has sat on the Boards for the Miles Canyon Historic Railway Society, the Yukon Science Institute, and the Commissioner’s Potlatch.

Despite his many accomplishments, his most important role began however, when he and Melissa were blessed with the birth of their first child Aurora, in October 2008 and their second child, Dawson born in November 2011.

Larry is also a graduate of the University of Toronto with Bachelor’s Degrees in both Arts and Science.

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