Fernand-E. Leblanc (1 July 1917 – 8 January 1996) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada and then the Senate of Canada. He was born in Montreal, Quebec and became a chartered accountant by career. He was also a councillor for the municipality of Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec prior to entering federal politics.[1]
Fernand-E. Leblanc | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Laurier | |
In office 1964–1979 | |
Preceded by | Lionel Chevrier |
Succeeded by | David Berger |
Senator for Saurel, Quebec | |
In office 1979–1992 | |
Preceded by | Alan Macnaughton |
Succeeded by | Fernand Roberge |
Personal details | |
Born | Montreal, Quebec | 1 July 1917
Died | 8 January 1996 | (aged 78)
Political party | Liberal |
Profession | chartered accountant |
He was first elected at the Laurier riding in a 10 February 1964 by-election, serving in the latter portion of the 26th Canadian Parliament. Leblanc was re-elected to consecutive terms at Laurier until 1979 when he was appointed to the Senate for the Saurel, Quebec division. Leblanc remained a senator until 1 July 1992.
Leblanc's funeral was held in Montreal on 12 January 1996.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b The Canadian Press (12 January 1996). "Former Liberal senator dies at 78". The Globe and Mail. p. A8.
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