Quiet excellence: Gerard Pelletier won respect as a statesman, mentor and friend

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Former Canadian politician Gerard Pelletier died on Jun 22, 1997, at the age of 78. He entered politics in 1965 and became known as one of the 'Three Wise Men' along with Jean Marchand and Pierre Trudeau. Pelletier also worked as a journalist, labor activist, diplomat and author.

Canada, Obituary, Officials and employees, Politicians, Pelletier, Gerard

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A memo to the Prime Minister

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The 'Conventional Wisdom Caucus, Liberal Party of Canada' advises Prime Minister Jean Chretien to call an election on Jun 9, 1997. Among other reasons, holding an early election early will permit the prime minister to spend the summer playing golf rather than campaigning.

Column, Humor and anecdotes, Chretien, Jean

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The Ottawa betting game

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Leadership campaigns are forming for candidates to replace Mulroney even though he has denied any intention of stepping down. Although a variety of senior Tories are urging Mulroney to stay, many of the Prime Minister's supporters expect him to leave.

Planning, Mulroney, Brian

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