The boomer budget: Martin continues his deficit fight - and puts the Liberals on track for an election

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Martin is dedicated to reducing the deficit. His budget does not increase taxes, cuts military spending and foreign aid, reforms the pension system, adds funding to aid in the employment of young people and more. The political and economic ramifications are discussed.

Canada, Economic policy, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Liberal Party (Canada), Martin, Paul (Canadian government official)

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The real Kim Campbell

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Campbell is considered by some to be the frontrunner for the upcoming election for leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and as Canada's prime minister. Highlights from her life demonstrate her ambition, but little substance about her policies is revealed.

Cover Story, Biography, Campbell, Kim

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Did he lose it?

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Chretien grabbed the neck of protester Bill Clennett on Feb 15, 1996, after Chretien was heckled off the stage of a patriotic, Canadian flag celebration. Many Canadians denounced Chretien's behavior and wondered whether the stress of the job has affected him.

Behavior, Demonstrations and protests, Chretien, Jean, Hull, Quebec

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