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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.
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.
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 placed second in the Conservative leadership election, but lost to MP Pierre Poilievre by a wide margin. Poilievre, a right-wing and populist candidate, won 70 per cent of the popular vote and 68 per cent of the points.
Mar 9, 2022 · Former Quebec premier Jean Charest enters the race to lead the federal Conservatives, despite facing attacks from his opponents. He says he can unite the country and support Canadian energy amid Russia's war on Ukraine.
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.
Apr 5, 2023 · QUEBEC — Former premier Jean Charest says the protracted investigation by Quebec’s anti-corruption unit into his life has caused “irreparable” damage to him and his family. “For the price of a...
