Sen. Mark Lawrence reappointed to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission

AUGUSTA — On Friday, February 14, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, was reappointed to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. 

“As the Senate chair of the Legislature’s Franco-American caucus, I take great pride in our state’s positive relationship with Canada. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Legislature and our neighbors to the north to move our regions forward,” said Sen. Lawrence. “My family, like many Maine families, has deep Franco roots, and I am excited to continue furthering our collaboration and partnership.”

The Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission advises the Director of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office on the Director’s duties and powers. The Commission also assists the Director with encouraging increased cooperation between Maine and Canada, especially between the Maine State Legislature and the legislative bodies of Canada. Finally, it assists the Director with encouraging economic, cultural, and educational exchanges between Maine and the Canadian Provinces.

The Senate President appoints six members, two for a term of one year and four who must be senators and who each hold office from the date of the appointment until the term of election to the Legislature expires. At least one member must be fluent in the French language, which Sen. Lawrence is.

Sen. Lawrence has served as a member of the Commission since 2019.