# Jean-Charles Cantin

_Canadian politician (1918–2005)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Jean-Charles Cantin was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral districts of Quebec South from 1962 to 1968, and Louis-Hébert from 1968 to 1972, in the House of Commons of Canada. He was a member of the Liberal Party.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 17 February 1918 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Quebec City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P19))
- **Died:** 5 February 2005 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat; lawyer; consul general ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Party of Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P102))
- **Education:** Laval University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the House of Commons of Canada (25 June 1968 – 29 October 1972); member of the House of Commons of Canada (8 November 1965 – 24 June 1968); member of the House of Commons of Canada (8 April 1963 – 7 November 1965); member of the House of Commons of Canada (18 June 1962 – 7 April 1963); mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jean-Charles Cantin born?**  
Jean-Charles Cantin was born on 17 February 1918 in Quebec City.

**What positions has Jean-Charles Cantin held?**  
Positions held by Jean-Charles Cantin include: member of the House of Commons of Canada (1968–1972); member of the House of Commons of Canada (1965–1968); member of the House of Commons of Canada (1963–1965); member of the House of Commons of Canada (1962–1963); mayor.

**Where did Jean-Charles Cantin study?**  
Jean-Charles Cantin was educated at Laval University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jean-Charles Cantin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Charles_Cantin) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3164625](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3164625) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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