Pierre Trudeau

Literature, Stories About Storytellers

Stories About Storytellers: Pierre Trudeau

October 6, 2011, By Douglas Gibson
Pierre Trudeau

TCE Blog is proud to present the fourth excerpt from Douglas Gibson’s new book Stories About Storytellers, appearing every Friday.

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Politics, Primary Loyalties

Pierre ‘n Me

September 29, 2011, By William Christian
Pierre Trudeau

“It is said that you can only make a first impression once. For me, Trudeau’s wasn’t favourable. To make matters worse, I had missed Trudeaumania. All I saw was Trudeau’s mania for power.”

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History, In Search of Lost Time

The Death of Pierre Trudeau

September 28, 2011, By James Marsh
Pierre Trudeau

11 years ago today, Pierre Trudeau passed away. His death brought about an outpouring of national pride and mourning perhaps unprecedented for any political leader in our history.

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Politics, Primary Loyalties

Is There a Coalition Government in Our Future?

September 6, 2011, By William Christian

In 1980, Pierre Trudeau defeated Joe Clark’s bumbling regime and formed a new Liberal government. However, he faced a serious problem constructing his cabinet. The voters of western Canada showed they did not much like the prime minister who had taunted them with the question, “Why should I sell your wheat?”

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Culture, Politics

A Retrospective Look at Canada’s Performing Politicians

July 20, 2011, By Davina Choy
Michael Ignatieff at Much Music

In anticipation of Stephen Harper’s cameo on tonight’s Murdoch Mysteries, we bring you a roundup of the best moments of politicians in the limelight.

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