"44" - Final Interview as Senator: Larry Smith on Legacy, Power & What’s Next for Canada

About this episode

Larry Smith discusses his extensive career and reflections on Canadian politics and leadership.

Larry Smith reflects on a 55-year career spanning the CFL, business, and Canadian politics. From leading the CFL through crisis to navigating the Senate, he shares lessons on leadership, legacy, and service. The episode also captures a raw, behind-the-scenes look at his retirement in Ottawa — and raises a bigger question: can integrity, respect, and bipartisanship still exist in Canadian politics today?

People in this episode

Host: Brad Smith

Guest: Larry Smith

Topics covered

• leadership
• legacy
• Canadian politics
• integrity
• bipartisanship
• CFL history

Keywords

• Larry Smith
• CFL
• Canadian politics
• leadership
• legacy
• bipartisanship
• Ottawa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CFL

Places: Canada, Ottawa

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