Jacques Raymond Chénier (born August 7, 1935 in Hanmer, Ontario) is a former Canadian

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 politician, who represented the electoral district of Timmins—Chapleau

Timmins—Chapleau

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 in the Canadian House of Commons

Canadian House of Commons

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 from 1979 to 1984. He was a member of the Liberal Party

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Chénier served as parliamentary secretary

Parliamentary Secretary

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 to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development from 1980 to 1982.

He did not stand for reelection in the 1984 election

Canadian federal election, 1984

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He subsequently stood as the Liberal candidate in Timmins—James Bay

Timmins—James Bay

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 for the 2004 federal election

Canadian federal election, 2004

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, but was not reelected to the House.