Publicity vs Substance in Canadian Leadership Debates
Canadians debate whether Harper should chase headlines and TV interviews, while Chrétien gains photo opportunities with a Hay West cap. The piece argues leadership rests on substance, not photo ops, noting farmers face severe drought and Western support efforts.
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Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper
Jean Chrétien
Paul Martin
Harper
Hay West
Ontario
Leadership limelight fades as contenders clash in Canada
The piece critiques prime ministerial hopefuls Chrétien Martin Clark McDonough Harper, praising Stephen Harper for restraint and steadiness while condemning others for overexposure and wavering on issues such as same sex marriage. It portrays Martin as publicity hungry and evasive, and notes leadership exits and party dynamics amid a Canadian political cycle.
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Chrétien
Paul Martin
Joe Clark
Alexa McDonough
NDP
Canadians to judge leaders on vision for brighter future
The House of Commons resumes sitting and Canadians can judge which leader offers a real vision and hope for a brighter future, based on leadership not personal vendettas or publicity hunger.
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House of Commons
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British Columbia
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Chetwynd
Dave Coverdale
Norma Clark
Metrotower II
Kingsway
Burnaby
el Industries
AJ Industries
Dawson Creek
B.C
Saulteau
First Nations
SFN Administration
Garry Yablonski
Saulteau First Nations P.O. Box
Moberly Lake
Fox
Ministry of Health
Vital Statistics Agency
Director of Vital Statistics
Peter Sullivan
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