Jean Charest

Jean Charest is a Canadian politician and lawyer, best known for serving as the Premier of Quebec from 2003 to 2012. A member of the Liberal Party, he played a key role in Quebec politics for several decades. Charest was first elected as a Member of Parliament in the 1980s and held various federal cabinet positions before shifting to provincial politics. His tenure as Premier focused on economic development, healthcare reform, and education. Charest has also been involved in federal politics and attempted a leadership bid for the Conservative Party of Canada in 2022, highlighting his ongoing influence in Canadian political discourse.