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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.
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 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.
Mar 9, 2022 · Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says he has no problem with his "underdog" status in the race to lead the Conservative Party of Canada. Charest publicly confirmed his leadership bid...
As Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Québec, Jean Charest is one of Canada’s best known political figures. He was notably the initiator of the negotiation for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA).
Mar 9, 2022 · Jean Charest, the former premier of Quebec, is running to succeed Erin O'Toole as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and will make his official announcement on...
