Susan Leblanc MLA |
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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Dartmouth North |
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Assumed office May 30, 2017 |
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Preceded by | Joanne Bernard |
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Born | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Occupation | Actress, artistic director |
Susan Leblanc is a Canadian politician and actress who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. A member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, she represents the electoral district of Dartmouth North.
Leblanc was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba but grew up in Prospect Bay, Nova Scotia. She graduated from University of King's College in 1998 with a bachelor of arts (honours) in theatre and acting.
For 20 years, Leblanc was an actress on stage and film, most notably as one of the leading members and the artistic director of the Zuppa Theatre Company. In her film career, she was also known as Susan Leblanc-Crawford.