Gérard Lebel

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

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 1962 and 1966 elections against Liberal 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 Speaker from 1968 to 1969, and Minister of Communications in Jean-Jacques Bertrand's Cabinet from 1969 to 1970.

Lebel was defeated against Liberal candidate Paul Lafrance in the 1970 election.

References

1. Lebel Model 1886 rifle
2. Gérard
3. French nail
4. President of the National Assembly of Quebec
5. Rémi Paul
6. Raynald Fréchette
7. Rivière-du-Loup (electoral district)
8. 28th Quebec Legislature
9. Témiscouata (federal electoral district)
10. Vice President of the National Assembly of Quebec
11. Chauchat
12. Meunier rifle
13. Trench knife
14. Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne
15. Venetian Honeymoon
16. Fanfan la Tulipe
17. Alise-Sainte-Reine
18. France 2
19. Solemn Communion
20. National Centre of Independents and Peasants