Fernand-E. Leblanc (1 July 1917 – 8 January 1996) was a

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member of the

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and then the

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. He was born in

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and became a chartered accountant by career. He was also a councillor for the municipality of

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prior to entering federal politics. He was first elected at the

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riding in a 10 February 1964 by-election, serving in the latter portion of the

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. 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

on 12 January 1996.

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* 1917 births 1996 deaths Canadian accountants Canadian senators from Quebec Liberal Party of Canada MPs Liberal Party of Canada senators Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Quebec Politicians from Montreal Quebec municipal councillors {{Liberal-Quebec-MP-stub