Patrice Breland

Patrice Breland (March 17, 1837 – April 3, 1908 ) was a fur trader and political figure in Manitoba. He represented St. Francois Xavier from 1879 to 1883 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.

He was born in St. François Xavier, Manitoba, the son of Pascal Breland and Maria Grant. He was a justice of the peace for the North West Territories and served as reeve for the Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier from 1891 to 1892 and from 1895 to 1900. Maria Grant, daughter of Cuthbert Grant, came from a wealthy family; Pascal became a very wealthy man due to all that he inherited after the passing of Cuthbert Grant in 1854. Decisions were leaning towards a bicameral-style government. After leaving Fort Garry, the Manitoba Act continued to be in review and the idea of having a Senate was discussed. Throughout this discussion of a Senate, a possible structure and possible candidates were mentioned. Breland was amongst the list of possible candidates for the Senate.