Charles Alexander Best (July 7, 1931 in Toronto, Ontario – March 25, 1978) was a Canadian politician, farmer, nurseryman and scientist. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1957 election as a Member of the Progressive Conservative to represent the riding of Halton. He was re-elected in 1958 and defeated in the elections of 1962 and 1963. He was the son of Charles Herbert Best, the Canadian medical scientist, and one of the co-discoverers of insulin. Further reading Best, Henry B.M. Margaret and Charley: The Personal Story of Dr. Charles Best, the Co-Discoverer of Insulin (Dundern Press. 2003) . An account of Sandy Best's life, particularly outside politics, is given in some detail. External links 1931 births 1978 deaths Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Politicians from Toronto Progressive Conservative Party of Canada MPs Scientists from Toronto