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Kitchen accord 3 years later

It was a hardscrabble climb to the top for Jean Chrétien. "The little guy from Shawinigan" surprised everyone - except himself - by finding his way to the summit of Canadian politics. From the pool hall political debates of his childhood to the opulent offices of Ottawa, CBC Radio and Television capture the long, colourful career of Canada's 20th prime minister.

Chrétien, Romanow and McMurtry recall the meeting in a conference centre kitchen that led to a constitutional deal.  

Chretien
Medium: Radio
Program: Morningside
Broadcast Date: Nov. 6, 1984
Guest(s): Jean Chrétien, Roy McMurtry, Roy Romanow
Host: Peter Gzowski
Duration: 11:00

Last updated: April 11, 2013

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