Fernand Lalonde (August 27, 1932 – May 5, 2024) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. Lalonde represented the riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1973 to 1984.

Fernand Lalonde
MNA for Marguerite-Bourgeoys
In office
1973–1984
Preceded byMarie-Claire Kirkland
Succeeded byGilles Fortin
Personal details
Born(1932-08-27)August 27, 1932
Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada
DiedMay 5, 2024(2024-05-05) (aged 91)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Education
OccupationLawyer

Biography

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Born in Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Lalonde is the son of Maurice Lalonde and Éléonore Côté. He was educated at the Séminaire de Mont-Laurier, the Séminaire de Saint-Jean-d'Iberville, the Collège Sainte-Marie de Montréal, the Université de Montréal and McGill University. He was called to the Quebec bar in 1957 and practised law in Montreal. In 1974, he was named Queen's Counsel.

Lalonde was the coordinator of the Yes campaign in the Charlottetown Accord referendum of 1992.

Lalonde died in Montreal on May 5, 2024, at the age of 91.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Avis de décès - Lalonde, Fernand". Lapresse. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
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