Becoming Prime Minister in 1993 and staying in that position for 10 years, Jean Chretien helped Canada as a leader by working diligently to help balance the finances, offer a Child Tax Benefit, as well as environmental projects and more.
About His Life:
The Prime Ministers of Canada: Jean Chretien – an intro, biography and quick fact of his life.
A Quick Summary of Jean Chretien– by JJ. McCullough
Jean Chretien – The Canadian Encyclopedia
First Among Equals – Biography, Anecdotes, and Speeches
Jean Chretien – from wikipedia
Reference Books:
Library Call Number – 971.0648092
Other:
Colouring Page – from Crayola
Jean Chrétien: From Pool Hall to Parliament Hill – from CBC Digital Archives. A collection of radio and video segments featuring or about Prime Minister Chretui. Scroll through the collection on the right side of the page.
For Teachers: A Prime Minister’s Journal – from CBC Archives. For students in grades 6+ to analyse the life and experiences of Prime Minister Chretien and express them through creative writing, such as entries into a personal journal.
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