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

Background

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

Gérard Lebel

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.

Gérard Lebel

He served as Deputy Speaker of the House from 1966 to 1968, Speaker from 1968 to 1969 and Minister of Communications in Jean-Jacques Bertrand's Cabinet from 1969 to 1970.

Gérard Lebel

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

References

1930 births

Living people

Union Nationale (Quebec) MNAs

People from Rivière-du-Loup

Vice Presidents of the National Assembly of Quebec

Université Laval alumni