Charles Langlois | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Manicouagan | |
In office 1988–1993 | |
Preceded by | Brian Mulroney |
Succeeded by | Bernard St-Laurent |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles A. Langlois 22 March 1938 Sainte-Marthe,Quebec,Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Edna O'Brien (m. 10 June 1962) [1] |
Committees | Chair,Standing Committee on Energy,Mines and Resources (1989–1991) Chair,Standing Committee on House Management (1991–1993) Vice-Chair,Standing Committee on House Management (1991–1993) |
Portfolio | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry,Science and Technology (1991–1993) Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (1993) Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence (1993) Parliamentary Secretary to the Solicitor General of Canada (1993) Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (1993) |
Charles A. Langlois (born 22 March 1938) was a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1988 to 1993. His background was in administration.
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