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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 July 1917 Montreal, Quebec |
| 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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