People of Mtis Descent - American People of Mtis Descent, Canadians of Mtis Descent, Paul Martin, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sheldon Souray (Paperback)

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: American People of Mtis Descent, Canadians of Mtis Descent, Paul Martin, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sheldon Souray, Irene Bedard, Gerry St. Germain, Carole James, Laura de Jonge, Joseph Boyden, George R. D. Goulet, Gil Cardinal, Jack Poole, Douglas Cardinal, Sandra Birdsell, Julie Nolin, Tte Jaune, Peter Fraser, William Lafferty, Sheldon Elter. Excerpt: Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC (born August 28, 1938), also known as Paul Martin, Jr., is a Canadian politician who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada, as well as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. On November 14, 2003, Martin succeeded Jean Chrtien as leader of the Liberal Party and became Prime Minister on December 12, 2003. After the 2004 election, his government retained power though it was reduced to a minority government. Forced by a confidence vote, the 2006 general election produced a minority government for the opposition Conservative Party, making Stephen Harper Prime Minister. Martin stepped down as parliamentary leader after the election, handing the reins to Bill Graham for the interim. Martin stayed on as party leader until he resigned on March 18, handing that post to Graham. Martin served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of LaSallemard in Montreal from his election in the 1988 election to his retirement in 2008. He served as Minister of Finance from 1993 to 2002. He oversaw many changes in the financial structure of the Canadian government, and his policies had a direct effect on eliminating the country's chronic fiscal deficit by reforming various programs including social services. Martin was born in Windsor, Ontario. His father, Paul Joseph James Martin, a Franco-Ontarian of Irish and French descent, served thirty-three years as a member of the Canadian House ... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=129205