Jean Pelletier | |
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37th Mayor of Quebec City | |
In office December 1, 1977 – November 5, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Gilles Lamontagne |
Succeeded by | Jean-Paul L'Allier |
7th Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister | |
In office 1993–2001 | |
Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
Preceded by | Jodi White |
Succeeded by | Percy Downe |
Personal details | |
Born | February 21, 1935 Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada |
Died | January 10, 2009 Quebec City | (aged 73)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Hélène Bherer (m. 1961) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Laval University |
Profession | Politician |
Jean Pelletier, OC, OQ (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pɛltje]; February 21, 1935 – January 10, 2009) was a Canadian politician who served as the 37th mayor of Quebec City, Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's Office, and chairman of Via Rail. He was a leading organizer of the Liberal Party of Canada.