The Collenette shuffle: the taint of Somalia still plagues the Liberals
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David Collenette resigned as defense minister after it was revealed that he had violated ethics guidelines for Canadian cabinet members. Some suspect the real reason for his resignation was to make the government less vulnerable concerning the ill-fated peacekeeping mission in Somalia.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Collenette's conundrum: the Somalia scandal spreads onto his watch
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Collenette's handling of the Somalia scandal has been controversial, but Prime Minister Jean Chretien approves of Collenette's performance and kept Collenette in the position during a cabinet shuffle in Jan 1996. Collenette is determined to restore the military's prestige.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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The rising star: Kim Campbell becomes Canada's first female defence minister in an election-year shuffle
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Campbell is a member of the Canadian Conservative Party and the former federal minister of justice. The goals of the National Defense ministry are described. A review of Campbell's background and political career is presented.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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