The Quebec gridlock: for Lucien Bouchard and Jean Chretien, the name-calling and posturing have begun anew
Article Abstract:
Chretien and Bouchard heatedly debated whether Quebec has the legal right to secede from Canada, bring back the rancorous tone of previous political battles. Ironically, the two leaders have similar personalities and both seem to be stalling for time before taking action.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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A passion for privacy: Jean Chretien has shown that he has little time for the trappings that go along with the job
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Chretien was criticized for not attending the International Conference on AIDS in Vancouver, British Columbia, and skipping Canada Day and Fete Nationale festivities in Quebec. One reason why he may have skipped these events is that Chretien dislikes public appearances.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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