A member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, she represents the electoral district of Dartmouth North.
[2] As of September 22, 2024, Leblanc serves as the Third Party spokesperson for Health, Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage, Communications NS, and Natural Resources.
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.
[3] 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.