An Island stunner: Premier Catherine Callbeck calls it quits

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Callbeck, the first Canadian female premier, shocked the electorate when she announced in Aug 1996, that she was stepping down because she had lost the confidence of the public. A recent poll of Prince Edward Islanders revealed that the Liberal Party's popularity had declined 16 points.

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A surprise departure: Premier Joe Ghiz seeks a new challenge

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Ghiz is quite popular on Prince Edward Island, and his resignation took the Liberal Party and residents by surprise. He hopes to achieve more with greater challenges, possibly as a member of the Supreme Court or with a federal appointment.

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After Joe Ghiz: Catherine Callbeck is the heir apparent

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Callbeck is viewed as the heir apparent to Ghiz as premier for Prince Edward Island. The Liberal Party is strong throughout the province. Callbeck's political career and goals are described.

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