About Dufferin Roblin
Dufferin "Duff" Roblin was a Canadian businessman and politician. He served as the 14th premier of Manitoba from 1958 to 1967. Roblin was appointed to the Senate of Canada on the advice of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In the government of Brian Mulroney, he served as government leader in the Senate. He was the grandson of Sir Rodmond Roblin, who also served as Manitoba Premier. His ancestor John Roblin served in the Upper Canada assembly. Roblin was thereby able to build up a successful legislative record and won the support of many centre-left voters who were previously uncommitted. Under Roblin's leadership, the Tories became the largest party in the legislature at the 1958 provincial election, winning 26 seats.
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