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John James "Jean" Charest PC (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʃɑʁɛ]; born June 24, 1958) is a Canadian lawyer and former politician who served as the 29th premier of Quebec from 2003 to 2012. Prior to that, he was a member of Parliament (MP) between 1984 and 1998.
Sep 11, 2022 · Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says he's returning to the private sector after his lopsided loss to MP Pierre Poilievre in the Conservative leadership election.
Jun 20, 2024 · Jean Charest (born June 24, 1958, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian politician who was the premier of Quebec (2003–12). Charest earned a law degree from the University of Sherbrooke and was called to the Quebec bar in 1980. He practiced criminal law in Sherbrooke before entering politics.
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Apr 17, 2013 · Jean Charest, lawyer, politician, premier of Quebec from 2003 to 2012 (born on 24 June 1958 in Sherbrooke , Qc). As a member of the Progressive Conservative Party, Jean Charest became the youngest person to be appointed to Cabinet . Between 1993 and 1998, he led the party after Kim Campbell resigned.
Sep 5, 2012 · A timeline of the major events and milestones in the political career of Jean Charest, the former Quebec premier and federal Tory leader. From his debut as a young MP in 1984 to his defeat in 2012, see how he rose and fell in Quebec and Canadian politics.
Mar 9, 2022 · Former Quebec premier Jean Charest enters the race to lead the federal Conservatives, touting his pipeline support and his ability to unite the country. He faces criticism from his opponents for his tax and gun policies, his Quebec identity and his work for Huawei.
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