During his final year at the university, he served as the group's leader.

He served as leader from April 2 to 22, 2005.

He also served as minority leader from 1975 to 1976.

He served as minority floor leader for several years until 1925.

He has served 24 years in the Senate, 8 as minority leader.

Between 1988 and 1990, he served as leader of the Conservative group on the council.

He then went on to serve as leader of the provincial party.

He served as minority floor leader during his second term.

He served as assistant minority leader from 1970 to 1972.

He returned to the state senate in 1968 and served as minority leader from 1969-74.