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Jean Charest

Jean Charest

  1. For a healthy economy, Quebec needs able immigrants
    Montreal Gazette logo Montreal Gazette 3 hours ago

    Here the Quebec government is showing the way. In 2011, members of cultural communities represented 7.1 per cent of our civil service, up from 2.3 per cent in 2003. As pointed out by Premier Jean Charest, “the only Quebec possible is that of diversity.”

  2. Hebert: Harper’s alienation of Quebec just what the Liberals need
    Toronto Star logo Toronto Star 4 hours ago

    When presented with the Diamond Jubilee issue, many opted to take their shopping to a better-supplied counter. For the record, the drugstore is located in a staunchly federalist section of Outremont. At about the same time, the Quebec allotment of...

  3. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago
    Canadian provincial premiers depart a closing news conference led by Greg Salinger of Manitoba (L) and followed by, Darrell Dexter of Nova Scotia (2nd L), Christy Clark of British Columbia, Jean Charest of Quebec (2nd R) and David Atward (R) of New Brunswick...

    Canadian provincial premiers depart a closing news conference led by Greg Salinger of Manitoba (L) and followed by, Darrell Dexter of Nova Scotia (2nd L), Christy Clark of British Columbia, Jean Charest of Quebec (2nd R) and David Atward (R) of New Brunswick... View Photo »

  4. No discussion. No exchange of information. Nothing at all. It's obviously unacceptable
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix 4 weeks ago
  5. Legault suffers setback in return to Assembly
    Montreal Gazette logo Montreal Gazette 12 hours ago

    In fact, for a party promising to rock Quebec's old order, it was a serious setback for his Coalition Avenir Québec. There was bitterness in Legault's voice Tuesday when he met the media to answer questions about the CAQ's failure to obtain recognition...

  6. New Quebec political party denied official status
    CTV logo CTV 12 hours ago
    Francois Legault, left, leader of the Coalition Avenir Quebec, announces the Action Democratique du Quebec and his leader Gerard Deltell, right, are joining the CAQ, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

    He cited it as evidence that Quebec politics needs to change. "What we saw today was two old parties team up to refuse to recognize (us)," Legault told reporters. "This after almost a year in which both (PQ Leader) Pauline Marois and (Liberal Premier)...

  7. Coalition Avenir Québec not an official party
    National Post logo National Post 16 hours ago

    Quebec The Speaker of the National Assembly ruled Tuesday that François Legault's new Coalition Avenir Québec does not qualify as a party in the provincial legislature under House rules. Only Premier Jean Charest's ruling Liberals and the opposition...

  8. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago
    Quebec Premier Jean Charest (R) gestures as British Columbia Premier Christy Clark looks on following a winter meeting of the provincial premiers on health care in Victoria, British Columbia January 17, 2012.

    Quebec Premier Jean Charest (R) gestures as British Columbia Premier Christy Clark looks on following a winter meeting of the provincial premiers on health care in Victoria, British Columbia January 17, 2012. View Photo »

  9. fortunately, one day there was a premier named Jean Charest who decided we had to invest the necessary sums ... Today we're investing massive amounts in this catch-up to upgrade our road infrastructure.
    SOURCE: Montreal Gazette 2 months ago
  10. Jean Charest se fait lessiver
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 59 months ago
  11. Trudeau's gift to his father's foes
    National Post logo National Post 17 hours ago

    It is easy to imagine separatist leaders recycling the comments to say "even Justin Trudeau" recognizes the legitimacy of sovereigntist grievances. They are masters at transforming the slightest hint of support into a full-fledged endorsement. In 2006,...

  12. Peter Hadekel: Jean Charest caught in middle of media war
    Montreal Gazette logo Montreal Gazette 20 hours ago

    Maybe he was wondering how to rev up the weak economy, or how to sell his Plan Nord to foreign investors, or whether to launch a May election campaign. Instead, the premier was forced to answer questions from reporters about a visit he made to the...

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About Jean Charest

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John James Charest, PC, MNA (known as Jean Charest) IPA: [ʒɑ̃ ʃɑːʀɛ] (born June 24, 1958) is a Canadian lawyer and politician from the province of Quebec. He is a former leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party (1993–1998), the current leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and, the 29th and current Premier of Quebec. Full Article

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Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) chats with New Brunswick Premier David Alward following a winter meeting of the provincial premiers on health care in Victoria, British Columbia January 17, 2012.
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  1. Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) chats with New Brunswick Premier David Alward following a winter meeting of the provincial premiers on health care in Victoria, British Columbia January 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago

    Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) chats with New Brunswick Premier David Alward following a winter meeting of the provincial premiers on health care in Victoria, British Columbia January 17, 2012.

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  2. Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) takes off his coat before posing with his fellow premiers in a private group photo in Victoria, British Columbia January 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago

    Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) takes off his coat before posing with his fellow premiers in a private group photo in Victoria, British Columbia January 16, 2012.

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  3. Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) looks out the window during a meeting with British Columbia Premier Christy Clark (R), Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty (2nd R) and Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter on the first day of their winter meeting of the provincial premiers in Victoria, British Columbia... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago

    Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) looks out the window during a meeting with British Columbia Premier Christy Clark (R), Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty (2nd R) and Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter on the first day of their winter meeting of the provincial premiers in Victoria, British Columbia...

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  4. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest speaks during his opening speech at the Quebec's Liberal party members convention at the congress center in Quebec City, October 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest speaks during his opening speech at the Quebec's Liberal party members convention at the congress center in Quebec City, October 21, 2011.

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  5. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest is hugged by a supporter before his opening speech at the Quebec's Liberal party members convention at the congress center in Quebec City, October 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest is hugged by a supporter before his opening speech at the Quebec's Liberal party members convention at the congress center in Quebec City, October 21, 2011.

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  6. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest gives an opening speech at a convention for members of Quebec's Liberal Party convention at the congress center in Quebec City October 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest gives an opening speech at a convention for members of Quebec's Liberal Party convention at the congress center in Quebec City October 21, 2011.

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  7. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest stands on his chair as he acknowledges applause prior to his opening speech at a convention for members of Quebec's Liberal Party at the congress center in Quebec City October 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest stands on his chair as he acknowledges applause prior to his opening speech at a convention for members of Quebec's Liberal Party at the congress center in Quebec City October 21, 2011.

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  8. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest listens to a question during a news conference to announce a commission of inquiry into Quebec's construction industry at the Hilton hotel in Quebec City, October 19, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest listens to a question during a news conference to announce a commission of inquiry into Quebec's construction industry at the Hilton hotel in Quebec City, October 19, 2011.

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  9. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest gestures as he speaks during a news conference to announce a commission of inquiry into Quebec's construction industry at the Hilton hotel in Quebec City, October 19, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest gestures as he speaks during a news conference to announce a commission of inquiry into Quebec's construction industry at the Hilton hotel in Quebec City, October 19, 2011.

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  10. The Premier of Quebec Jean Charest (L) speaks next to France's Prime minister Francois Fillon (R) during a press conference at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 5, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    The Premier of Quebec Jean Charest (L) speaks next to France's Prime minister Francois Fillon (R) during a press conference at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 5, 2011.

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  11. The Premier of Quebec Jean Charest speaks during a press conference at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 5, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    The Premier of Quebec Jean Charest speaks during a press conference at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 5, 2011.

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  12. France's Prime minister Francois Fillon (R) and the Premier of Quebec Jean Charest (L) pose for photographers before a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 5, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    France's Prime minister Francois Fillon (R) and the Premier of Quebec Jean Charest (L) pose for photographers before a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 5, 2011.

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  13. Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) looks at Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) while he speaks during a news conference at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) looks at Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) while he speaks during a news conference at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 30, 2011.

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  14. Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) speaks with Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) during a photo-op in the Premier's office at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) speaks with Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) during a photo-op in the Premier's office at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 30, 2011.

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  15. Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) shakes the hand of Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (L) during a photo-op in the Premier's office at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) shakes the hand of Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (L) during a photo-op in the Premier's office at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 30, 2011.

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  16. Quebec Premier Jean Charest responds to Opposition Leader Pauline Marois demanding a public inquiry on corruption in the construction industry Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at the legislature in Quebec City, Canada. Marois asked again for the commission following the testimony of... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Quebec Premier Jean Charest responds to Opposition Leader Pauline Marois demanding a public inquiry on corruption in the construction industry Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at the legislature in Quebec City, Canada. Marois asked again for the commission following the testimony of...

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  17. Canadian provincial premiers depart a closing news conference led by Greg Salinger of Manitoba (L) and followed by, Darrell Dexter of Nova Scotia (2nd L), Christy Clark of British Columbia, Jean Charest of Quebec (2nd R) and David Atward (R) of New Brunswick following a winter meeting on... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago

    Canadian provincial premiers depart a closing news conference led by Greg Salinger of Manitoba (L) and followed by, Darrell Dexter of Nova Scotia (2nd L), Christy Clark of British Columbia, Jean Charest of Quebec (2nd R) and David Atward (R) of New Brunswick following a winter meeting on...

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  18. British Columbia Premier Christy Clark (R) talks with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty (2nd R) and Quebec's Jean Charest (2nd L) on the first day of their winter meeting of the provincial premiers in Victoria, British Columbia January 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago

    British Columbia Premier Christy Clark (R) talks with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty (2nd R) and Quebec's Jean Charest (2nd L) on the first day of their winter meeting of the provincial premiers in Victoria, British Columbia January 16, 2012.

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  19. Britain's Prince William (2nd L) and his wife Catherine (R), Duchess of Cambridge, wave to spectators while arriving with Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (C) and his wife Michele Dionne (2nd R) for a ceremony at city hall in Quebec City July 3, 2011. Prince William and his wife Catherine... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Britain's Prince William (2nd L) and his wife Catherine (R), Duchess of Cambridge, wave to spectators while arriving with Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (C) and his wife Michele Dionne (2nd R) for a ceremony at city hall in Quebec City July 3, 2011. Prince William and his wife Catherine...

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  20. Belgium's Flemish Region Minister-President Kris Peeters welcomes Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) before their meeting in Brussels June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Belgium's Flemish Region Minister-President Kris Peeters welcomes Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) before their meeting in Brussels June 29, 2011.

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  21. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest gestures next to European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek (R) before their meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest gestures next to European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek (R) before their meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels June 29, 2011.

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  22. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest shakes hands with European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek (L) before their meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest shakes hands with European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek (L) before their meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels June 29, 2011.

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  23. Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien (L) speaks with Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) during the opening speeches of the InterAction Council meeting at the National Assembly in Quebec City, May 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien (L) speaks with Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (R) during the opening speeches of the InterAction Council meeting at the National Assembly in Quebec City, May 29, 2011.

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  24. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest and deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau (L) sign official documents after the presentation of the Plan Nord at the congress center in Levis May 9, 2011. Quebec's government will invest in roads, ports and housing to open a vast area of northern Quebec for... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest and deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau (L) sign official documents after the presentation of the Plan Nord at the congress center in Levis May 9, 2011. Quebec's government will invest in roads, ports and housing to open a vast area of northern Quebec for...

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  25. Quebec's Premier Jean Charest speaks during the presentation of the Plan Nord at the congress center in Levis May 9, 2011. Quebec's government will invest in roads, ports and housing to open a vast area of northern Quebec for the development of its natural resources. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    Quebec's Premier Jean Charest speaks during the presentation of the Plan Nord at the congress center in Levis May 9, 2011. Quebec's government will invest in roads, ports and housing to open a vast area of northern Quebec for the development of its natural resources.

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Quebec Premier Jean Charest (L) chats with New Brunswick Premier David Alward following a winter meeting of the provincial premiers on health care in Victoria, British Columbia January 17, 2012.

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  1. No discussion. No exchange of information. Nothing at all. It's obviously unacceptable
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix 4 weeks ago
  2. fortunately, one day there was a premier named Jean Charest who decided we had to invest the necessary sums ... Today we're investing massive amounts in this catch-up to upgrade our road infrastructure.
    SOURCE: Montreal Gazette 2 months ago
  3. We’ve always had a dialogue on this
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Calgary Herald 4 weeks ago
  4. The federal government doesn't operate the health care systems
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Canada.com 4 weeks ago
  5. Never have I witnessed a process by which the federal government, which they did a few weeks ago here in Victoria, have come in and said 'this is it'. No discussion. No exchange of information
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Vancouver Sun 4 weeks ago
  6. What's the problem, isn't it normal there be a discussion
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Victoria Times Colonist 4 weeks ago
  7. It's never happened before ... It's unacceptable.
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Victoria Times Colonist 4 weeks ago
  8. – Jean Charest SOURCE:
  9. We've already initiated a number of things to deal with this issue of intimidation in the schoolyard and we've done a great deal of work. These issues are often difficult issues and we'll look at whatever we can do that can be more effective.
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Winnipeg Free Press 2 months ago
  10. When these sad events happen, of course, we all ask ourselves if there are things we can do differently to avoid them
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Winnipeg Free Press 2 months ago
  11. Occupation of the territory is extremely important to assert one’s sovereignty and the Northwest Passage will be a very, very important issue in the future. And that passage will open up
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago
  12. Occupation is a good way to assert ownership ... Failure to occupy a territory puts it at risk.
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: The Huffington Post: Canada Edition 2 months ago
  13. There is another sovereigntist going to the caquistes ... Mr. Legault is a sovereigntist or a separatist if you prefer. He hasn’t changed his mind. He continues to be a separatist-sovereigntist. And now he has another separatist-sovereigntist with him. What else is new. That’s what he represents.
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago
  14. It does not compromise the Plan Nord
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Yahoo! Canada Finance 2 months ago
  15. We want to live in a respectful society and too many people are being stigmatized because of their sexuality
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Montreal Gazette 2 months ago
  16. What I saw today is unacceptable at the Caisse de depot and placement
    – Jean Charest SOURCE: Pension Pulse 2 months ago
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