Charlie Penson Explained

Birth Name:Charles Frederick Penson
Birth Date:1 December 1942
Birth Place:Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Constituency Mp:Peace River
Parliament:Canadian
Term Start:1993
Term End:2006
Predecessor:Albert Cooper
Successor:Chris Warkentin
Occupation:farmer

Charles Frederick Penson (born December 1, 1942) is a former Canadian politician. Penson was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the House of Commons of Canada, representing the riding of Peace River[1] from 1993 to 2005. He has also been a member of the Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) and the Reform Party of Canada (1993–2000). Penson is a former farmer and grain grower. During his time in the House, Penson served as official opposition critic of International Trade and also of Industry and Finance.

Penson was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hill, Tony L. . Canadian politics, riding by riding: an in-depth analysis of Canada's 301 federal electoral districts . 4 April 2011. 2002-12-12. Prospect Park Press. 978-0-9723436-0-2. 390.