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| A day in the life of Indian Affairs Minister Jean Chrétien
Chrétien with his family at breakfast, working in his office on Parliament Hill and meeting with native people in the north.
Feb. 10, 1974 - 10:05  | |
| Joe Clark heaps scorn on Finance Minister Jean Chrétien
The Conservative leader accuses Chrétien of not consulting with the Western provinces before lowering sales taxes.
April 14, 1978 - 4:09  | |
| Chrétien on leaving politics
After his surpise resignation, Chrétien says he originally intended to stay in politics for 10 years and, after 23, he looks forward to spending time with his grandchildren.
Feb. 27, 1986 - 8:46 | |
| Chrétien's career until 1984
The Liberal leadership candidate has a long track record in cabinet and receives mostly positive reviews from those who have dealt with him.
June 3, 1984 - 10:23 | |
| Weary Chrétien makes mistakes in last days of leadership race
The frantic pace proves too much for the candidate, who answers French questions in English.
June 8, 1984 - 2:05 | |
| Chrétien discusses his future after leadership defeat
After the Conservatives sweep his party from power, Chrétien says that, for now, he'll shoulder his load in caucus as an ordinary backbench MP.
Oct. 10, 1984 - 5:45 | |
| Kitchen accord 3 years later
Chrétien, Romanow and McMurtry recall the meeting in a conference centre kitchen that led to a constitutional deal.
Nov. 6, 1984 - 11:00 | |
| A candid interview with Canada's youngest cabinet minister
Chrétien, 34, says he's glad he chose federal, rather than provincial politics, because: "I always believe in Canada."
July 23, 1968 - 9:20 | |
| Chrétien on his mid-career memoir 'Straight From the Heart'
Chrétien says he's not bitter that cabinet ministers sided with John Turner fearing that his win was inevitable and doing otherwise would cost them their posts.
Oct. 14, 1985 - 6:44 | |
| Attacked as Indian Affairs minister
Chrétien's plan to end "paternalistic" special rights for Indians is harshly criticized by native leaders.
June 29, 1969 - 6:58 | |
| Straight From the Heart: Not nasty enough?
Chrétien makes no apologies for not naming names in his book, saying "Why have blood on the floor?"
Nov. 19, 1985 - 4:41 | |
| Prime Minister Chrétien's victory speech
The newly elected leader of Canada addresses the nation.
Oct. 25, 1993 - 18:50 | |
| A break in at 24 Sussex Drive
RCMP security bungling jeopardizes the safety of Prime Minister Chrétien and his wife Aline.
Nov. 6, 1995 - 3:53 | |
| A parliamentary curtain call
MPs of all stripes put aside party politics to pay tribute to Jean Chrétien.
Nov. 6, 2003 - 5:12 | |
| 'You don't push Chrétien around'
A candid interview with outgoing Prime Minister Chrétien.
Nov. 13, 2003 - 19:57 | |
