Career
He represented Digby in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1960 as a Progressive Conservative member. He was born in Paradise, Nova Scotia, the son of Robie Stewart Leonard and Ruby East. Darling. Leonard was educated at Acadia University and Dalhousie University.
He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1953.
He was named Minister of Education in the province"s Executive Council in 1956.
