Charlie Penson

Charlie Penson
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Peace River
In office
1993–2006
Preceded byAlbert Cooper
Succeeded byChris Warkentin
Personal details
Born
Charles Frederick Penson

(1942-12-01) December 1, 1942 (age 81)
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
Occupationfarmer

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.

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