Georges Farrah, (born August 23, 1957) is a

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politician.

Background

Born in Cap-aux-Meules,

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, the son of Arthur Farrah and Hilda Boudreau, he was educated in administration at the

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Member of the legislature

Farrah was first elected to the

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as the MNA for Îles-de-la-Madeleine in

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. He was re-elected twice, served as chief opposition whip following the

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until his eventual defeat in

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to the Parti Québécois candidate Maxime Arseneau.

Federal politics

Farrah was member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the House of Commons of Canada, representing the riding of

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from 2000 to 2004. Farrah is a former administrator. Farrah was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food with special emphasis on Rural Development, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. He lost his seat in the 2004 election to Bloc Québécois candidate

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References

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Farrah, Georges 1957 births Living people Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the Executive Council of Quebec Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Quebec Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada Quebec Liberal Party MNAs People from Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine 21st-century Canadian politicians