Charles Dawe (February 28, 1845[1] – March 29, 1908) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland.

He represented Harbour Grace from 1878 to 1889 and Port de Grave from 1893 to 1900 and from 1906 to 1908 as a Conservative.

Dawe was a sealing captain and operated a fishery supply business in Bay Roberts with his brother Azariah.

He served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio in 1894 and from 1897 to 1889.

He was elected in a 1906 by-election and served as leader of the Conservatives until he retired from politics in 1908.