About Jean Payne
Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 80). Jean Payne was a Canadian politician, manager, business consultant and businessperson.
Jean Payne (12 May 1939 – 4 March 2020) was a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1993 to 1997. She was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, and was a businessperson by career.
She was elected in the 1993 federal election at the St. John's West electoral district for the Liberal party. Payne left federal politics after serving in the 35th Canadian Parliament and did not seek another term in office in the 1997 federal election.
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Who was Jean Payne?
Canadian politician (1939-2020)
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Jean Payne was born on 12 May 1939.
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Jean Payne died on 4 March 2020.
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Jean Payne was a politician, manager, business consultant and businessperson.
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Jean Payne was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Payne. https://biography.guide/jean-payne/
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