Susan Leblanc

Susan Leblanc (born October 1, 1973) is a Canadian politician and actor who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. She was re-elected in 2021 and 2024. A member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, she represents the electoral district of Dartmouth North.

As of August 2025, Leblanc serves as the Official Opposition critic for Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Service Nova Scotia, Status of Women and Energy. Leblanc also serves as the New Democrat Caucus Chair.

Early life and education Leblanc was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba but grew up in Prospect Bay, Nova Scotia. She graduated from University of King's College in 1998 with a bachelor of arts (honours) in theatre and acting.

Career For 20 years, Leblanc was an actor on stage and film, most notably as one of the leading members and the artistic director of the Zuppa Theatre Company. In her film career, she was also known as Susan Leblanc-Crawford.

In 2026, Leblanc endorsed Rob Ashton in that year's federal NDP leadership race.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2002 The Lighter Game Cara Short 2004 Table Dancer Short 2005 The Heavy Breather Leslie - Script Supervisor/Hailey - T.A.D. Short 2012 Blackbird Court Clerk 2024 Sharp Corner Mourning mother

Television Year Title Role Notes 2001 A Town Without Christmas Local Parent TV movie 2003 Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion Head Nurse TV mini-series 2005 Ambulance Girl Fan at Bus TV movie 2008 The Memory Keeper's Daughter Lee TV movie 2013 Forgive Me Marguerite-Corrine TV series 2013 Haven Haven Cop TV series

Electoral record