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

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. 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 Liberal incumbent Alphonse Couturier in the district of

. 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 Speaker from 1968 to 1969, and Minister of Communications in

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's Cabinet from 1969 to 1970. Lebel was defeated against Liberal candidate Paul Lafrance in the 1970 election.

References

1930 births 2020 deaths Union Nationale (Quebec) MNAs People from Rivière-du-Loup Politicians from Bas-Saint-Laurent Vice presidents of the National Assembly of Quebec Université Laval alumni 20th-century members of the National Assembly of Quebec Academic staff of Université Laval {{Union-Nationale-Quebec-MNA-stub