Rodolphe Leduc (April 11, 1902 – December 2, 1993) was aCanadian politician.[1]
Born inSarsfield, Ontario,[1] the son of Alfred Leduc and Célinas Bertrand, he graduated from theUniversité de Montréal with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 1924. Dr. Leduc established his first dental practice inManiwaki, Quebec shortly after graduation. In 1926, he married Irene Nault[2] (1904–2005) of Maniwaki. First elected as a member of the Liberal Party to the House of Commons in 1936 representing the district ofWright, he served until 1945 and then subsequently from 1954 to 1966.[1] Dr. Leduc was the only French Canadian member of Parliament to supportMackenzie King'sConscription bill duringWorld War II, a stance which was highly unpopular but which reflected his deep belief in the Canadian federalist system.[citation needed]
An avid fisherman and hunter, Dr. Leduc established a popular tourist camp on 31 Mile Lake near Maniwaki, Quebec. Dr. Leduc won severalArizona state shuffleboard championships during his winter retirement there.[citation needed]
Dr. and Mrs. Leduc had 6 children: Jeannine, Pauline, Bernard, Fernand, Lise and Renee.
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament forWright 1936–1945 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of Parliament forGatineau 1954–1965 | Succeeded by |
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