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Charles-Eugène Dionne

1908 – 1984

Canadian politician

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Lived 1908 – 1984 (aged 76). Charles-Eugène Dionne was a Canadian politician and trade unionist.

Charles-Eugène Dionne (27 May 1908 – 4 August 1984) was a Social Credit Party and Ralliement créditiste member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Saint-Paschal-de-Kamouraska and became a lumberjack in his youth. Years later he became a labour representative, eventually leading a chapter of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.

He was first elected at the Kamouraska riding in the 1962 general election and was re-elected there for successive terms until the 1974 election. Ridings were redistributed for the 1979 federal election, and Dionne was defeated by Rosaire Gendron of the Liberal party at the new Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup riding. Dionne was also unable to unseat Gendron in the 1980 federal election. Dionne served consecutive terms from the 25th to the 30th Canadian Parliaments, remaining with the Social Credit party, which became known as the Ralliement créditiste from 1963 to 1971.

After his electoral defeat, Dionne became allied with local employment rights group Action-Chomage and continued to work with residents in Saint-Pascal on unemployment concerns.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada
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Honorary doctorate at the Laval University
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles-Eugène Dionne?

Canadian politician (1908-1984)

When was Charles-Eugène Dionne born?

Charles-Eugène Dionne was born on 27 May 1908 in Saint-Pascal.

When did Charles-Eugène Dionne die?

Charles-Eugène Dionne died on 4 August 1984 in La Pocatière.

What was Charles-Eugène Dionne's occupation?

Charles-Eugène Dionne was a politician and trade unionist.

What nationality was Charles-Eugène Dionne?

Charles-Eugène Dionne was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles-Eugène Dionne

· Wikidata: Q2958011

· DBpedia: Charles-Eugène Dionne

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