Background
Blanchard, Edmond P. was born on May 31, 1954 in Campbellton, N.B., Canada. Son of John E. and Mary Rita (Hughes) Blanchard.
Blanchard, Edmond P. was born on May 31, 1954 in Campbellton, N.B., Canada. Son of John E. and Mary Rita (Hughes) Blanchard.
Bachelor in Commerce, Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada, 1975; Bachelor of Laws, Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scoti, 1978.
Associate, Tingley and Humphrey, Campbellton, 1979; partner, Tingley, Humphrey & Blanchard, Campbellton partner, Humphrey & Blanchard, Campbellton, 1989; minister of state for mines & energy, Province of N.B., 1989-1991; attorney general, minister of justice, regional development corporation and intergovernmental affairs, Province of N.B., 1991-1994; minister of justice, attorney general, Province of N.B., 1994-1995; minister of finance, minister of state for quality, Province of N.B., since 1995; also Chairman of the Board of management cabinet committee, Province of N.B.
Active Liberal Party-Campbellton, N.B., since 1987. Member Law Society N.B., Canada Bar Association.