Gérard Lebel (January 12, 1930 – July 15, 2020) was a Canadian politician from

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Background

Gérard Lebel was born on January 12, 1930, in Rivière-du-Loup, Bas-Saint-Laurent. He became an attorney.

Political career

Lebel ran as a Union Nationale candidate in the

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and

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elections against

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incumbent Alphonse Couturier in the district of Rivière-du-Loup. He lost the first time, but was successful on his second attempt. From 1966 to 1968, he served as Deputy Speaker of the House. He was also

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from 1968 to 1969, and Minister of Communications in

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from 1969 to 1970. Lebel was defeated against

candidate

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in the 1970 election.

References

1930 births 2020 deaths Union Nationale (Quebec) MNAs People from Rivière-du-Loup Vice Presidents of the National Assembly of Quebec Université Laval alumni {{Union-Nationale-Quebec-MNA-stub