Georges Farrah

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Georges Farrah, PC (born August 23, 1957) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, the son of Arthur Farrah and Hilda Boudreau, he was educated in administration at the University of Moncton. Farrah was first elected to the National Assembly of Quebec as the MNA for Îles-de-la-Madeleine in 1985. He was re-elected twice, served as chief opposition whip following the 194 until his eventual defeat in 1998. Farrah was member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Bonaventure—Gaspé—Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Pabok from 2000 to 2004. Farrah is a former administrator. Farrah was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food with special emphasis on Rural Development, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

He lost his seat in the 2004 election to Bloc Québécois candidate Raynald Blais.

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Preceded by:
Yvan Bernier, Bloc Québécois		 Members of Parliament from Bonaventure—Gaspé—Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Pabok
(2000-2003)		 Succeeded by:
Riding abolished in 2003
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