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Jean Chrétien: From pool hall to Parliament Hill
It was a hardscrabble climb to the top for Jean Chrétien. "The little guy from Shawinigan" surprised everyone - except himself - by finding his way to the summit of Canadian politics. From the pool hall political debates of his childhood to the opulent offices of Ottawa, CBC Radio and Television capture the long, colourful career of Canada's 20th prime minister.		Educational activities about Jean Chrétien: From pool hall to Parliament Hill

	Le petit gars de Shawinigan		The political up-and-comer		Inside the Indian Affairs minister's office
	Jean Chrétien was not a model student. In fact, he says he was "a terrible kid." (Radio; runs 3:57)		A young Jean Chrétien is touted as the one to watch. (TV; runs 14:52)		Chrétien is put on the spot when a group of Cold Lake native students demand a personal visit. (Radio; runs 5:03)

	Finally Finance		'We won't give an inch!'		The dealmaker
	The first French-Canadian finance minister is eager to take on the "suicide" cabinet post. (Radio; runs 4:54)		Chrétien is spoiling for a fight against Quebec separatists in the upcoming 1980 referendum. (Radio; runs 7:04)		Chrétien's cross-country negotiations position him as a possible Trudeau successor. (TV; runs 10:53)

	Losing the Liberal leadership		Chrétien calls it quits		'Yesterday's man' voted today's Liberal leader
	Jean Chrétien loses to John Turner in a bitter race to head the Liberal party. (TV; runs 3:23)		After 23 years, the unthinkable — Jean Chrétien resigns from politics. (TV; runs 6:14)		Jean Chrétien finally wins the Liberal leadership race – and on the first ballot. (TV; runs 2:26)

	Prime Minister Jean Chrétien		Chrétien's razor thin majority		A '3-peat' for Chrétien
	Chrétien and his Liberals decimate the Tories with a whopping majority win. (Radio; runs 2:09)		Voters hand the Liberals a second, considerably smaller, victory. (TV; runs 4:07)		Chrétien gambles on another snap election and wins his third consecutive majority. (TV; runs 2:52)

	The long goodbye		Life after politics for Chrétien		A choreographed parting shot
	Chrétien makes a surprise announcement — he will retire in 18 months. (TV; runs 4:33)		The outgoing prime minister of Canada reflects on the past and contemplates his future. (TV; runs 13:25)		Golf balls steal the show during Chrétien's testimony at the sponsorship scandal inquiry. (TV; runs 11:41)

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