Those swinging grits
Article Abstract:
Prime Minister Jean Chretien is a savvy politician who has maintained his popularity by shifting with the prevailing political currents. For three years, the Liberal Party emphasized budget cuts, but now it is touting social policies due to a possible threat from the New Democratic Party.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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With Chretien, the optics matter
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Chretien declared in a Sunday afternoon news conference that the federal government was prepared to negotiate with Quebec if another referendum resulted in a clear majority for sovereignty. The statement was carefully timed to appease Quebec, but not anger anglophones too much.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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