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René Tremblay

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René Tremblay, PC (November 12, 1922 – January 22, 1968) was a Canadian politician.

Preceded byAlfred Belzile
Succeeded byThe electoral district was abolished in 1966.
Born(1922-11-12)November 12, 1922
DiedJanuary 22, 1968(1968-01-22) (aged 45)
Quick facts The HonourablePC, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Matapédia—Matane ...
René Tremblay
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Matapédia—Matane
In office
1963–1968
Preceded byAlfred Belzile
Succeeded byThe electoral district was abolished in 1966.
Personal details
Born(1922-11-12)November 12, 1922
DiedJanuary 22, 1968(1968-01-22) (aged 45)
PartyLiberal
CabinetMinister Without Portfolio (1963–1964)
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (1964–1965)
Postmaster General (1965)
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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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