René Tremblay, PC (November 12, 1922 – January 22, 1968) was a Canadian politician.
The Hon. René Tremblay | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Matapédia—Matane | |
In office 1963–1968 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Belzile |
Succeeded by | The electoral district was abolished in 1966. |
Personal details | |
Born | Luceville, Quebec | November 12, 1922
Died | January 22, 1968 45) | (aged
Political party | Liberal |
Cabinet | Minister Without Portfolio (1963–1964) Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (1964–1965) Postmaster General (1965) |
Born in Luceville, Quebec, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the riding of Matapédia—Matane in the 1963 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1965. From 1963 to 1964, he was a Minister without Portfolio. From 1964 to 1965, he was the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. In 1965, he was the Postmaster General. He died of a heart attack at the age of forty-five on Monday, January 22, 1968.
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