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Optimism wanes over Liberal patronage in federal appointments
The speaker argues Prime Minister Paul Martin must balance the democratic deficit and adopt a cooperative tone. He cites patronage examples including Yvon Charbonneau as UNESCO ambassador, John Harvard as lieutenant governor, and a lucrative government role for Avis Gray, critiquing the new Supreme Court appointment process as flawed.
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Canada
Paul Martin
Martin
Quebec
Avis Gray
Treasury Board
Reg
Alcock
Canadian Wheat Board
Supreme Court
Rosalie Abella
Louise Charron