André Arthur is a Canadian

Canada

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 radio host and politician

Politician

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. He was the independent

Independent (politician)

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 Member of Parliament

Parliament of Canada

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 for the riding of Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier

Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier

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 from 2006 to 2011. He is known for his outspoken style and anti-statist politics in a province

Provinces and territories of Canada

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 known for mainly supporting left-of-centre policies, but has nonetheless earned widespread popularity, earning the nickname le Roi Arthur ("King Arthur").
Both Arthur's father, René, and uncle, Gérard Arthur, were radio hosts.