Colton Fraser LeBlanc (born June 14, 1992)The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia: a biographical directory from 1984 to the Present: LeBlanc, Colton Fraser, page 142 Nova Scotia Legislature is a Canadian politician representing the electoral district of Argyle as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia caucus.
Early life and education Raised in Quinan, Nova Scotia, LeBlanc graduated from Université Sainte-Anne in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree.Félicitations à nos finissantes et finissants 2013! usainteanne.ca
He continued his studies to become a primary care paramedic and later an advance care paramedic. LeBlanc practiced in Nova Scotia.
Before politics LeBlanc worked as a paramedic for five years before running for political office.Eric Bourque, "Colton LeBlanc gets Progressive Conservative nomination for Argyle-Barrington". Yarmouth County Vanguard, July 26, 2019.<https://www.nsrop.ca/registrant-lookup/member/32852/ Registrant Lookup: Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine | Retrieved 2025-07-27.
Political career LeBlanc was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in a by-election on September 3, 2019, and re-elected in 2021 and 2024 Nova Scotia general election.Michael Gorman, "Progressive Conservatives make it 3-for-3 in byelections". CBC News Nova Scotia, September 3, 2019.
On August 7, 2021, LeBlanc helped save a man's life when he collapsed at a local community festival in Yarmouth County.
On August 31, 2021, LeBlanc was made Minister of the Public Service Commission, Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie.
On May 23, 2023, LeBlanc was sworn in as Nova Scotia’s first Minister of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions. The former Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services’ name was shortened to Service Nova Scotia. LeBlanc retained the responsibility for Service Nova Scotia, as well as Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, the Public Service Commission and healthcare infrastructure projects.
In December 2024, LeBlanc was appointed Minister of Growth and Development, while remaining Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie.
Bills introduced AssemblyAct TitleDateAssembly 64, Session 1Ardnamurchan Club Act (amended)November 4, 2021Assembly 64, Session 1Collection and Debt Management Agencies Act (amended)November 4, 2021Assembly 64, Session 1Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap ActNovember 4, 2021Assembly 64, Session 1Residential Tenancies Act (amended)November 4, 2021Assembly 63, Session 2Building Code Act (amended)October 24, 2019Assembly 63, Session 2Health Authority Transparency ActOctober 10, 2019
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