René John Soetens (born 7 September 1948) was a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1988 to 1993. His background was in business and sales. Rene was elected to Town of Ajax Council in 1980 and re-elected 1982 and 1985.He was elected in the 1988 federal election at the Ontario electoral district for the Progressive Conservative party. He served in the 34th Canadian Parliament but lost to Dan McTeague of the Liberal Party in the 1993 federal election.