Jean Charest is a prominent Canadian politician and lawyer who has had a long and influential career in both federal and provincial politics. He served as the 29th Premier of Quebec from 2003 to 2012, leading the Quebec Liberal Party to three consecutive election victories. Before his provincial career, Charest was a key figure in federal politics, serving as a cabinet minister and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. His career is marked by his strong federalist stance and his focus on economic development and international relations for Quebec.