About Carlo Rossi
Lived 1925 – 1998 (aged 72). Carlo Rossi was a Canadian politician, police officer and detective.
Carlo Rossi (August 8, 1925 – April 11, 1998) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Italian immigrants, Rossi joined the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal in 1948. He was a police detective and the head of the Police's hostage-negotiation team.
In 1979, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the Montreal riding of Bourassa. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1980 and 1984. He was defeated in 1988. From 1982 to 1984, he was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of State (Multiculturalism). The Carlo Rossi wine was named in Rossi’s honor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlo Rossi?
Canadian politician (1925-1998)
When was Carlo Rossi born?
Carlo Rossi was born on 8 August 1925 in Montreal.
When did Carlo Rossi die?
Carlo Rossi died on 11 April 1998.
What was Carlo Rossi's occupation?
Carlo Rossi was a politician, police officer and detective.
What nationality was Carlo Rossi?
Carlo Rossi was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carlo Rossi (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlo Rossi. https://biography.guide/carlo-rossi-politician/
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