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  Friday, 14 November 2003

Atlantic finance ministers put pressure on Martin... < 8:02:00 PM>.

Atlantic finance ministers put pressure on Martin
Finance ministers from Atlantic Canada want Paul Martin to put more money into the region's economy. They say they'll make health care and equalization payments election priorities. F U L L S T O R Y
[CBC News]

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Protesters demand Martin create affordable housing
Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton joined dozens of protesters in a march to the site of the Liberal leadership convention Friday, demanding that Paul Martin put money into affordable housing. F U L L S T O R Y
[CBC News]

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Ottawa aims to give status to illegal foreign workers [GAM-National]

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Chrétien's swan song: The outgoing PM is serenaded at a Liberal tribute before delivering an emotional farewell to his party [GAM-National]

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In an interview this week, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien defended keeping troops out of Iraq, pushing for gay marriage and liberalizing drug laws. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]

I enjoyed reading this. It lays out pretty clearly some of the differences between Canucks and US Americans. Chrétien wasn't the greatest leader but he had brilliant instincts and reflected the values of Canadians well . . . particularly near the end of his time in office when he had little to lose. Au revoir Jean!

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Decision to dissolve Parliament may make Martin PM sooner
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has prorogued Parliament, ending the session and paving the way for a transition of power to Paul Martin by Jan. 12, when the Commons and the Senate are expected to be called back.

• INDEPTH: Liberal leadership convention