Charles Edwin Thompson (11 September 1890 – 19 April 1966) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Grey County, Ontario, Thompson worked as a teacher, rancher, and an automotive dealer.

He promoted the construction of city infrastructure such as streets and bridges.

A prevailing theme during Thompson's term of office was a widespread belief that communism posed a threat to citizens.

[1] Thompson was a devoted Freemason since 1924, initiated with the Latonia Lodge No.