Susan Leblanc
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Susan Leblanc | |
|---|---|
| House Leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2022 | |
| Leader | Claudia Chender |
| Critic, Health; Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage; Film and the Television | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2022 | |
| Leader | Claudia Chender |
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Dartmouth North | |
| Assumed office May 30, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joanne Bernard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1973 |
| Party | New Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Actor, artistic director |
Susan Leblanc (born October 1, 1973)[1] is a Canadian politician and actor who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. She was re-elected in 2021 and 2024.[2] A member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, she represents the electoral district of Dartmouth North.[3]
As of August 2025, Leblanc serves as the Official Opposition critic for Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Service Nova Scotia, Status of Women and Energy. Leblanc also serves as the New Democrat Caucus Chair.[4]
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.[5]
Career
For 20 years, Leblanc was an actor on stage and film, most notably as one of the leading members and the artistic director of the Zuppa Theatre Company.[6] In her film career, she was also known as Susan Leblanc-Crawford.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Lighter Game | Cara | Short |
| 2004 | Table Dancer | Short | |
| 2005 | The Heavy Breather | Leslie - Script Supervisor/Hailey - T.A.D. | Short |
| 2012 | Blackbird | Court Clerk | |
| 2024 | Sharp Corner | Mourning mother |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | A Town Without Christmas | Local Parent | TV movie |
| 2003 | Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion | Head Nurse | TV mini-series |
| 2005 | Ambulance Girl | Fan at Bus | TV movie |
| 2008 | The Memory Keeper's Daughter | Lee | TV movie |
| 2013 | Forgive Me | Marguerite-Corrine | TV series |
| 2013 | Haven | Haven Cop | TV series |
