Michel Leduc

Michel Leduc (July 4, 1941 – September 14, 2012) was a Canadian doctor and politician. Leduc served as the Mayor of former borough of LaSalle, Quebec, from 1983 until December 31, 2001.[1][2] Leduc was the last Mayor of LaSalle.[1] The borough was annexed by the neighbouring city of Montreal on January 1, 2002.[1] He was born in Châteauguay, Quebec.[3]

Leduc was a doctor before entering politics.[1] He was first elected Mayor of LaSalle in 1983 and won re-election four times.[1] Under Leduc, LaSalle became the first major Quebec city to launch a large, far-reaching recycling program.[1] The CEGEP André-Laurendreau sports complex and the Aquadome aquatic centre were both constructed during his tenure.[1] Leduc served as Mayor until December 31, 2001; the city of LaSalle was annexed by neighboring Montreal on January 1, 2002.[1]

Leduc died from cancer in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, on September 14, 2012, at the age of 71.[1]

References
  1. "Former LaSalle mayor Michel Leduc dies". CBC News. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
  2. "Longtime LaSalle Mayor Michel Leduc dies". CTV News. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
  3. CA. "L'ex-maire Michel Leduc s'éteint, victime du cancer - Vos nouvelles - Montréal Express". Montrealexpress.ca. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
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