Giovanni Battista Caneva | |
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| Federal Secretary of the Republican Fascist Party of Vicenza | |
| In office 12 November 1943 – June 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Bruno Mazzaggio |
| Succeeded by | Innocenzo Passuello |
| Prefect of the Province of Reggio Emilia | |
| In office 15 October 1944 – 25 April 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Almo Vanelli |
| Succeeded by | Vittorio Pellizzi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1904 Asiago, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 12 March 1947 (aged 42) Portoferraio, Italy |
| Political party | National Fascist Party Republican Fascist Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Italy Italian Social Republic |
| Branch/service |  Guardia Nazionale Repubblicana |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | |
Giovanni Battista Caneva (Asiago, 16 September 1904 – Portoferraio, 12 March 1947) was an Italian Fascist politician, syndicalist and athlete. He was federal secretary of the Republican Fascist Party of Vicenza and head of the province of Reggio Emilia during the Italian Social Republic.