Articles related to "Chretien"
Chretien rides off into that good night
Ten years after moving into 24 Sussex and forty years after first being elected to Parliament, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien finally says goodbye. A look at the long, sometimes celebrated, often maligned career of the Little Guy from Shawinigan.
jean • chrétien • prime minister • liberal • retirement
Ten years after moving into 24 Sussex and forty years after first being elected to Parliament, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien finally says goodbye. A look at the long, sometimes celebrated, often maligned career of the Little Guy from Shawinigan.
jean • chrétien • prime minister • liberal • retirement
A Federal Election in 2000?
Ottawa is clearly in pre-election mode. Will there be an election this fall?
canadian politics • federal government • elections • liberals • canadian alliance party
Ottawa is clearly in pre-election mode. Will there be an election this fall?
canadian politics • federal government • elections • liberals • canadian alliance party
Corruption runs rampant in federal sponsorship programs
The Auditor General's release of her damning report into federal finances causes the new Martin administration Excedrin-sized headaches.
scandal • sponsorship • auditor general • prime minister • paul martin
The Auditor General's release of her damning report into federal finances causes the new Martin administration Excedrin-sized headaches.
scandal • sponsorship • auditor general • prime minister • paul martin
Elections: Part I, the Liberal Party of Canada
The Prime Minister called the elections. First up, the Liberals.
canada • elections • liberals • grits • chretien
The Prime Minister called the elections. First up, the Liberals.
canada • elections • liberals • grits • chretien
Protest, Party, or ?
Tear gas, not trade agreements, grabbed the headlines during last weekend's Summit of the Americas.
canadian politics • protests • summit of the americas • quebec city • government
Tear gas, not trade agreements, grabbed the headlines during last weekend's Summit of the Americas.
canadian politics • protests • summit of the americas • quebec city • government
Same sex marriages come to Canada
Recent provincial supreme court rulings have forced the federal government's hand in determining that yes, same-sex marriages will be legal in Canada, only the third country in the world to recognize such unions.
supreme court • prime minister • jean chretien • same-sex • marriage
Recent provincial supreme court rulings have forced the federal government's hand in determining that yes, same-sex marriages will be legal in Canada, only the third country in the world to recognize such unions.
supreme court • prime minister • jean chretien • same-sex • marriage
The political year that was
2003 was a banner year for change on the Canadian political and legal scene. Here some of the highlights are remembered.
prime minister • chretien • politics • supreme court • same-sex marriage
2003 was a banner year for change on the Canadian political and legal scene. Here some of the highlights are remembered.
prime minister • chretien • politics • supreme court • same-sex marriage
The Week in Politics
A look at recent events on the Canadian political scene.
canadian politics • chretien • election • federal • canadian alliance
A look at recent events on the Canadian political scene.
canadian politics • chretien • election • federal • canadian alliance
Who's afraid of the Big, Bad Martin? Everyone, apparently.
The exodus of John Manley leaves but two competitors in the cake-walk to succeed Prime Minister Jean Chrètien.
john manley • sheila copps • paul martin • election • prime minister
The exodus of John Manley leaves but two competitors in the cake-walk to succeed Prime Minister Jean Chrètien.
john manley • sheila copps • paul martin • election • prime minister
Will the Canadian Prime Minister resign?
chretien • prime minister • leadership • liberal party • federal
chretien • prime minister • leadership • liberal party • federal
The History of the Holy Grail
Thanks to Dan Brown, the Holy Grail is famous around the world. The roots of the legend lie 900 years ago, in medieval tales of King Arthur and his knights.
history of holy grail • da vinci code • chretien detroyes • robert de boron • continuations of percival
Thanks to Dan Brown, the Holy Grail is famous around the world. The roots of the legend lie 900 years ago, in medieval tales of King Arthur and his knights.
history of holy grail • da vinci code • chretien detroyes • robert de boron • continuations of percival
Long live King Martin
As Prime Minister Chretien's reign slowly winds down it appears inevitable that Paul Martin is destined to succeed him. Is this a step in the right direction?
As Prime Minister Chretien's reign slowly winds down it appears inevitable that Paul Martin is destined to succeed him. Is this a step in the right direction?
Bartlet for President - No, Seriously
In a season when electoral candidates on both sides of the 49th Parallel seem like slim pickings, it was inevitable that somebody would begin producing real campaign material for Josiah Bartlet.
election • november • presidential • canada • us
In a season when electoral candidates on both sides of the 49th Parallel seem like slim pickings, it was inevitable that somebody would begin producing real campaign material for Josiah Bartlet.
election • november • presidential • canada • us
Cabinet Confusion
The Canadian Prime Minister fires one minister and demotes another in a surprise weekend Cabinet shuffle.
chretien • cabinet shuffle • house of commons • liberal party • art eggleton
The Canadian Prime Minister fires one minister and demotes another in a surprise weekend Cabinet shuffle.
chretien • cabinet shuffle • house of commons • liberal party • art eggleton
Can Your Newsanchor Be Trusted?
In a world of massive media mergers, it appears as though there may be less of a choice as to who we get our news from. Networks are allowed to own more of their affiliates than ever before. A few recent incidents in Italy and Canada may shed some light on what may happen in the U. S.
canada • italy • media • news • anchor
In a world of massive media mergers, it appears as though there may be less of a choice as to who we get our news from. Networks are allowed to own more of their affiliates than ever before. A few recent incidents in Italy and Canada may shed some light on what may happen in the U. S.
canada • italy • media • news • anchor
Federal Election Results
The Little Guy from Shawinigan wins his record third straight majority government.
elections • canada • liberal • jean chretien • alexa mcdonough
The Little Guy from Shawinigan wins his record third straight majority government.
elections • canada • liberal • jean chretien • alexa mcdonough
The Friendly Dictatorship
A review of the latest book by Jeffrey Simpson, the Globe and Mail's national affairs columnist
the friendly dictatorship • jeffrey simpson • canadian politics • book review • globe and mail
A review of the latest book by Jeffrey Simpson, the Globe and Mail's national affairs columnist
the friendly dictatorship • jeffrey simpson • canadian politics • book review • globe and mail
Bottoms up: Canada's military sees another disaster
Canada's already suffering submarine replacement program takes a tragic hit as a Canadian sailor dies delivering the fourth and final 'Victoria' class submarine.
submarine • chicoutimi • government • navy • purchase
Canada's already suffering submarine replacement program takes a tragic hit as a Canadian sailor dies delivering the fourth and final 'Victoria' class submarine.
submarine • chicoutimi • government • navy • purchase
Jacques Cartier and Charlesbourg-Royal
Modern archeologists find a trove of artifacts at the site of Cartier's abandoned colony.
jacques cartier • charlesbourg-royal • colony rediscovered • archaeologist • yves chretien
Modern archeologists find a trove of artifacts at the site of Cartier's abandoned colony.
jacques cartier • charlesbourg-royal • colony rediscovered • archaeologist • yves chretien
Canadian Politics – Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada has historically been the most politically successful and has governed for the longest in the great white north.
liberal party canada • canada election 2008 liberal • stephane dion liberal election • stephane dion green shift • green shift carbon tax
The Liberal Party of Canada has historically been the most politically successful and has governed for the longest in the great white north.
liberal party canada • canada election 2008 liberal • stephane dion liberal election • stephane dion green shift • green shift carbon tax
WWJD?
In the United States of America, it's election day. In Canada, election day is two scant weeks away. In both countries, cynicism and disappointment have generated unprecedented levels of apathy about the race to the country's respective highest office. What Would Jed Do?
united states • america • election • vote • election day
In the United States of America, it's election day. In Canada, election day is two scant weeks away. In both countries, cynicism and disappointment have generated unprecedented levels of apathy about the race to the country's respective highest office. What Would Jed Do?
united states • america • election • vote • election day
Welcome to Kyoto, Canada
The Canadian government has passed a resolution in support of Canada's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
The Canadian government has passed a resolution in support of Canada's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
Canadian Politics - The Year in Review
A look at which features were most popular in 2001 on the Canadian Politics site.
canadian politics • suite 101 • year in review 2001 • features • articles
A look at which features were most popular in 2001 on the Canadian Politics site.
canadian politics • suite 101 • year in review 2001 • features • articles
What a Difference a Day Makes
How is Canadian Alliance Leader Stockwell Day holding up after his first week in the House of Commons?
canadian politics house of commons stockwell day c
How is Canadian Alliance Leader Stockwell Day holding up after his first week in the House of Commons?
canadian politics house of commons stockwell day c
CANADA MOURNS: The Death of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
He was loved! He was hated! But no matter what your opinion of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, you have to admit he changed the face of Canadian politics forever.
suite101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
He was loved! He was hated! But no matter what your opinion of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, you have to admit he changed the face of Canadian politics forever.
suite101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
Year in Review: 1999
The Year in Review, reviewing 1999. Ah now you get it.
canadian history • news events • current events • year in review • 1999
The Year in Review, reviewing 1999. Ah now you get it.
canadian history • news events • current events • year in review • 1999
Year 2000 - Top Stories
The year's top stories in Canadian Politics.
year 2000 in review • top stories • news • canadian politics • jane stewart
The year's top stories in Canadian Politics.
year 2000 in review • top stories • news • canadian politics • jane stewart
Fighting on a wing and a prayer
The Canadian Forces are in a shambles. Yet the Prime Minister insists on engaging the beleaguered troops in yet another mission - this time to enter the unrest in Haiti.
military • haiti • prime minister • paul martin • peacekeeping
The Canadian Forces are in a shambles. Yet the Prime Minister insists on engaging the beleaguered troops in yet another mission - this time to enter the unrest in Haiti.
military • haiti • prime minister • paul martin • peacekeeping
Lies, Damned Lies and Inquiries
As if enough time and money hasn't been spent on the disastrous federal sponsorship program, the public inquiry began in September.
inquiry • sponsorship • auditor general • investigate • royal commission
As if enough time and money hasn't been spent on the disastrous federal sponsorship program, the public inquiry began in September.
inquiry • sponsorship • auditor general • investigate • royal commission
Opposition Report Card
With less than three weeks to the fall federal election, it's a good time to evaluate the performances of two of the opposition party leaders.
canadian politics • federal • election • opposition parties • canadian alliance
With less than three weeks to the fall federal election, it's a good time to evaluate the performances of two of the opposition party leaders.
canadian politics • federal • election • opposition parties • canadian alliance
Taking stock of the latest Prime Minister (plus a late-breaking news flash!)
After Paul Martin has headed the country for a quarter of a year, it's worth examining is admittedly less than stellar record as the country prepares to determine the new PM's electoral fate.
paul martin • prime minister • svend robinson • roosevelt • 100 days
After Paul Martin has headed the country for a quarter of a year, it's worth examining is admittedly less than stellar record as the country prepares to determine the new PM's electoral fate.
paul martin • prime minister • svend robinson • roosevelt • 100 days
The Triple E Model of Senate Reform
An exploration of the Triple E model of Senate Reform.
triple e • senate • canada • prime minister • senators
An exploration of the Triple E model of Senate Reform.
triple e • senate • canada • prime minister • senators
Camelot 3000
King Arthur and his knights of the round table enter the 31st century to battle a savage alien race in this DC Comics adventure.
camelot 3000 • dc • comics • science fiction • king arthur
King Arthur and his knights of the round table enter the 31st century to battle a savage alien race in this DC Comics adventure.
camelot 3000 • dc • comics • science fiction • king arthur
Canada's Foreign Policy Gets a Harder Edge
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
Canada's Military Today
Canada's contribution to the war on terrorism now ongoing in Afghanistan.
canada's contribution to the war on terrorism now • us u.s. united states • britain • british • afghanistan
Canada's contribution to the war on terrorism now ongoing in Afghanistan.
canada's contribution to the war on terrorism now • us u.s. united states • britain • british • afghanistan
Quebec Church Has Baptisms for NY & VT Residents
This continues a list of missionary baptisms for French Canadian families in nearby Vermont and New York. Genealogists use such records to trace family history.
baptisms • french canadian baptisms • french canadian baptisms in new york • french canadian baptisms in vermont • missionary baptisms
This continues a list of missionary baptisms for French Canadian families in nearby Vermont and New York. Genealogists use such records to trace family history.
baptisms • french canadian baptisms • french canadian baptisms in new york • french canadian baptisms in vermont • missionary baptisms
The Peace and Truce of God
Amidst the rampant violence of the early European Middle ages, these papal decrees emerged as a means of restoring order to Europe, and to protect the church from attack.
peace of god • truce of god • church • noblemen • feudalism
Amidst the rampant violence of the early European Middle ages, these papal decrees emerged as a means of restoring order to Europe, and to protect the church from attack.
peace of god • truce of god • church • noblemen • feudalism
1998; The Year of the Upset
1998 has held many upsets in hockey. Read about the main ones here.
nhl national hockey league playoffs nagano olympic
1998 has held many upsets in hockey. Read about the main ones here.
nhl national hockey league playoffs nagano olympic
Connecting the Americas, the phantom issue of the Quebec summit
The Summit of the Americas in Quebec, 20-22 April, issued a stirring declaration on the use of information technology for economic and social development, but nearly all the media covering the summit failed to say a word about it. Remember, you heard it here first.
information technology • white house • latin america • caribbean • quebec
The Summit of the Americas in Quebec, 20-22 April, issued a stirring declaration on the use of information technology for economic and social development, but nearly all the media covering the summit failed to say a word about it. Remember, you heard it here first.
information technology • white house • latin america • caribbean • quebec
Federal Election Results
Find out the results of the recent federal election.
federal election • canada • vote • canadian government • politics
Find out the results of the recent federal election.
federal election • canada • vote • canadian government • politics
Mr. Dithers comes to Ottawa
February was a momentous month for Canada's Prime Minister: he showed up.
budget • dithers • economist • gomery • inquiry
February was a momentous month for Canada's Prime Minister: he showed up.
budget • dithers • economist • gomery • inquiry
Surfing at CNN
CNN has quite a few links to stories involving schizophrenia. Too many unfortunately are about the violence people in a psychotic episode have committed. They are fair though and carry other articles on schizophrenia. I also give links for two well designed sites I missed last column.
schizophrenia • violence • psychosis • psychotic episode • medication
CNN has quite a few links to stories involving schizophrenia. Too many unfortunately are about the violence people in a psychotic episode have committed. They are fair though and carry other articles on schizophrenia. I also give links for two well designed sites I missed last column.
schizophrenia • violence • psychosis • psychotic episode • medication
Taproots of Fantasy
This week's article covers some of the works that form the roots of the Fantasy genre that are worth reading.
mythology • king arthur • beowulf • medieval • anglo-saxons
This week's article covers some of the works that form the roots of the Fantasy genre that are worth reading.
mythology • king arthur • beowulf • medieval • anglo-saxons
The Arthurian saga: fairy tale, folktale, mystery, morality play
King Arthur tale appeals to many people because it has elements of a fairy tale, a folktale, a historical mystery, and a morality play--all in one sweeping saga.
king arthur • arthur • historical mystery • morality play • fairy tale
King Arthur tale appeals to many people because it has elements of a fairy tale, a folktale, a historical mystery, and a morality play--all in one sweeping saga.
king arthur • arthur • historical mystery • morality play • fairy tale
The Queen of the Courts of Love: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the Courts of Love presided over by Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughter, Marie Countess of Champagne
troubadours • courtly • love • knights • lancelot
A look at the Courts of Love presided over by Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughter, Marie Countess of Champagne
troubadours • courtly • love • knights • lancelot
Canada and the United States: Two different forms of government
A look at the key differences between the American presidential system and Canada's parliamentary system of government.
caandian government • parliamentary • american government • presidential • comparison
A look at the key differences between the American presidential system and Canada's parliamentary system of government.
caandian government • parliamentary • american government • presidential • comparison
Putting the brakes on government spending
Governments have too much power over discretionary spending on big ticket, unbudgeted items.
government • taxation • olympics • referenda
Governments have too much power over discretionary spending on big ticket, unbudgeted items.
government • taxation • olympics • referenda
Decade in Review: 1990-1999
The Decade in Review. from 1990 to 1999
canadian history • decade • 1990 • 1991 • 1992
The Decade in Review. from 1990 to 1999
canadian history • decade • 1990 • 1991 • 1992
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