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Andre Arthur

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Key facts

Birth date December 21, 1943[1]
Death date May 8, 2022[1]
Occupation Radio host; politician[1]
Parliamentary role Independent Member of Parliament[1]
Riding Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier[1]

André Arthur was a Canadian radio host and politician who served as the independent Member of Parliament for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier from 2006 to 2011.

Context

André Arthur was a controversial Quebec radio personality, often called the 'godfather' of radio poubelle [1]. He was also known as King Arthur [1]. He served as an independent MP from 2006 to 2011 [1].

Documented claims

  • André Arthur was known as the 'godfather' of radio poubelle. [1]
  • He was nicknamed 'Le Roi Arthur' or 'King Arthur'. [1]
  • His political style was right-of-center and anti-statist. [1]

Questions and answers

Who is Chris Arthur?

The page is about André Arthur, not Chris Arthur. André Arthur was a Canadian radio host and politician [1].

When did André Arthur serve in Parliament?

He served as an independent MP from 2006 to 2011 [1].

What was André Arthur's nickname?

He was nicknamed 'Le Roi Arthur' or 'King Arthur' [1].

Sources

  1. André Arthur - Member of Parliament — ourcommons.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People