Jean Charest
Jean Charest is a former Premier of Quebec and a seasoned political figure in Canada, known for his leadership in provincial politics and his role in fostering economic development in Quebec.
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Former Quebec premier Jean Charest warned that Ottawa could be the next target that Donald Trump sets his sights on in the future.
Canada must harden its defensive posture by joining the Joint Expeditionary Force
Canada· 2026-01-15
Jean Charest was drafted by the Quebec Liberal Party in 1998 after emerging as a federalist star during the Quebec referendum campaign.
With Pablo Rodriguez’s resignation, Quebec Liberals have one last chance to reboot before the next electionCanada· 2025-12-19
Jean Charest is the co-chair of the Canada-UAE Business Council who commented on the significance of Carney's visit to the UAE.
Hope springs fraternal: Carney’s push for new trading partners shows progressCanada· 2025-11-27
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest, who is co-chair of the Canada-UAE Business Council, said the Gulf country is interested in investing in Canadian mining, energy, infrastructure and artificial-intelligence technology.
Carney meets top UAE investors, launches trade talks with EmiratesCanada· 2025-11-21
Jean Charest was the Quebec Premier who was present during the signing of a child care deal with Ken Dryden.
Political world pays tribute to hockey great Ken Dryden’s public serviceCanada· 2025-09-07
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says Canada will eventually thank U.S. President Donald Trump for providing the country with a much-needed economic shakeup.
Canada will thank Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier Jean Charest saysCanada· 2025-09-04Former Quebec premier Jean Charest were possible replacements for Kirsten Hillman, Ottawa’s envoy to Washington.
Two former Liberal cabinet ministers in line for top diplomatic posts, sources sayCanada· 2025-09-03
Jean Charest developed the child-care tax credit in Quebec.
Letters to the editor, July 28: ‘The quality of a society may be measured by how well the powerful within it are able to treat all others’Canada· 2025-07-28
Canadian financier Mark Wiseman and former Quebec premier Jean Charest are possible replacements for Ms. Hillman.
Canadian envoy to Washington Kirsten Hillman has term extended during tense trade talksCanada· 2025-06-22
Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest said, 'We are not the United States.'
Why King Charles is delivering a rare speech in Canada | World News
Jamaica· 2025-05-25
Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest said, 'We are not the United States.'
Why King Charles III is delivering a rare speech in Canada | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-24Pierre Poilievre excoriated Jean Charest in the leadership race.
Opinion: The good and unnecessarily bad of Pierre PoilievreCanada· 2025-04-30
Jean Charest, a conservative and former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, described the drastic political changes in the country.
As eleições no Canadá pareciam ter um vencedor antecipado. Mas depois surgiu Trump | Canadá
Portugal· 2025-04-27Jean Charest told Mark Carney that he is the luckiest guy in Canadian politics.
Is Mark Carney a shrewd strategist or just lucky? Both, say those who know himCanada· 2025-04-22
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest believes Trump has revealed problems in Canada that people hadn’t previously considered.
Canada is heading toward an election outcome not witnessed in generationsCanada· 2025-04-19
Mr. Charest faced charges from Mr. Poilievre that he was a Conservative in name only.
Opinion: Pierre Poilievre spurned Brian Mulroney’s advice, and is paying the priceCanada· 2025-04-05
Jean Charest chaired the PC Canada Fund under which Peter White served.
Opinion: Pierre Poilievre can still become prime minister – with a major strategy shiftCanada· 2025-04-01
Jean Charest is a former Premier of Quebec included in the council.
Jamaican-Canadian businessman named to PM’s Council on Canada-US Relations | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-21
