Colton LeBlanc
Colton Fraser LeBlanc 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.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.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.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.