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Suzanne Tremblay
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| Opposition House Leader | |
| In office March 17, 1997 – April 25, 1997 |
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| Leader | Gilles Duceppe |
| Preceded by | Gilles Duceppe |
| Succeeded by | Randy White |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Rimouski-Neigette-et-La Mitis (Rimouski—Mitis 1997-2000) (Rimouski—Témiscouata 1993-1997) |
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| In office October 25, 1993 – June 28, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Monique Vézina |
| Succeeded by | Riding dissolved |
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| Born | January 24, 1937 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | September 26, 2020 (aged 83) Rimouski, Quebec |
| Political party | Bloc Québécois |
| Residences | Le Bic, Quebec |
Suzanne Tremblay (January 24, 1937 – September 26, 2020) was a Canadian politician. She was a member of the Bloc Québécois party. She served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1993 to 2004.
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Suzanne Tremblay's Early Life and Education
Suzanne Tremblay was born in Montreal, Quebec. She was a very dedicated student. She received a special award called a Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship. This scholarship helped her study in the United States.
She attended Tufts University and earned a Master's degree. Her studies focused on pre-school education. She also studied at the University of Lyon in France. Later, she completed more studies at the University of London in England. These studies were about child care.
Suzanne Tremblay's Time in Politics
Suzanne Tremblay began her political journey in 1993. She was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada. This is where Canada's laws are made. She represented a specific area called a "riding." Her riding was named Rimouski—Témiscouata.
She was re-elected two more times. In 1997, she won in the Rimouski-Mitis riding. In 2000, she won in the Rimouski-Neigette-et-La Mitis riding. She decided not to run for election again in 2004.
Key Moments in Her Political Career
During her time in politics, Suzanne Tremblay sometimes made comments that caused discussion. For example, she once spoke about Quebec Premier Jean Charest. Her comments suggested he was not a "true" representative of Quebec. The leader of her party, Gilles Duceppe, said he did not agree with her comments.
She also made similar remarks about a journalist and a pop singer. These comments were seen by some as critical of their connection to Quebec identity.
After Leaving Federal Politics
After leaving the House of Commons, Suzanne Tremblay tried to become a municipal councillor. A municipal councillor helps run a local town or city. She ran in a special election in Le Bic.
Her main goal was to stop her town from joining with Rimouski. This process is called "municipal amalgamation." It means two or more towns combine into one larger town. She lost this election by a small number of votes.
Suzanne Tremblay's Passing
Suzanne Tremblay passed away on September 26, 2020. She was 83 years old. She died from cancer.
