Stepping into the blocks: the Tory leadership campaign begins on a cautious note

Article Abstract:

Environment Minister Jean Charest and Defense Minister Kim Campbell are the front-runners for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party in Canada. The resignation of party leader and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney prompted the need for new leadership. Other potential candidates are discussed.

---

Jean Charest: staying on (for now)

Article Abstract:

Charest admits that he considered leaving public life earlier in the year, but after a vacation in Europe he feels rested and ready to champion his party's causes. The Party increased its seats from 2 to 12 in the Jun 2, 1997 election, but is still the smallest in the House of Commons.

---

Requiem for the Tories: Jean Charest will have to decide between his own future and that of his party

Article Abstract:

The Progressive Conservative Party's popularity and membership plummeted after Kim Campbell's poor showing in the 1993 election. Current party leader Jean Charest is well respected, but he may be hindering his career by sticking with a moribund party.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The home stretch. Questions of leadership: Jean Chretien looks to the next election. What happens next?
• Abstracts: Turning the screws: the provinces win concessions from Ottawa. Judgment day: turbulent times polarized the country
• Abstracts: Back in the saddle: a healthy Yeltsin reasserts his control. Whispers of war: could Russia be plunged into darkness?

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.