Claim: Kootenay—Columbia, a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, had Jim Abbott as the longest serving Parliament Member as Abbott was able to serve from the 36th up to the 40th parliament under various parties.
Evidence: Kootenay—Columbia is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1997. 36th 1997–2000 2000–2000 37th 2000–2003 2003–2004 38th 2004–2006 39th 2006–2008 40th 2008–2011 Jim Abbott Reform Alliance Conservative