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Richard Gwyn talks about Sir John A. Macdonald

Michael Enright talks to author Richard Gwyn about his biography Sir John A, The Man Who Made Us: The Life and Times of John A. Macdonald.

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Jan 6, 2008 | 30:16Digital Archives Richard Gwyn talks about Sir John A. Macdonald Audio

Digital Archives Richard Gwyn talks about Sir John A. Macdonald Jan 6, 2008 | 30:16Michael Enright talks to author Richard Gwyn about his biography Sir John A, The Man Who Made Us: The Life and Times of John A. Macdonald.

Jan 25, 2006 | 12:05Digital Archives Paul Martin: Prime minister no longer Audio

Digital Archives Paul Martin: Prime minister no longer Jan 25, 2006 | 12:05Paul Martin is defeated at the polls and steps down. Two Liberal insiders perform the political autopsy.

Jan 23, 2006 | 18:06Digital Archives Paul Martin concedes defeat, announces resignation Video

Digital Archives Paul Martin concedes defeat, announces resignation Jan 23, 2006 | 18:06After losing to Stephen Harper, Paul Martin thanks his constituents and announces he will not lead the party into another election.

Dec 28, 2005 | 4:32Digital Archives Kim Campbell: Ask a prime minister Video

Digital Archives Kim Campbell: Ask a prime minister Dec 28, 2005 | 4:32Children ask Kim Campbell questions about politics.

Nov 28, 2005 | 4:06Digital Archives Paul Martin's government topples Video

Digital Archives Paul Martin's government topples Nov 28, 2005 | 4:06A historic no-confidence vote brings down the minority federal government.

May 10, 2005 | 7:13Digital Archives Desperately seeking Paul Martin Audio

Digital Archives Desperately seeking Paul Martin May 10, 2005 | 7:13Paul Martin has an intricate media strategy, one that apparently involves snubbing The Current.

Apr 25, 2005 | 11:07Digital Archives Paul Martin: Courting Layton, dreading Gomery Audio

Digital Archives Paul Martin: Courting Layton, dreading Gomery Apr 25, 2005 | 11:07Martin's fragile minority may be saved by NDP support, or ruined by the unfolding sponsorship scandal.

Feb 8, 2005 | 11:41Digital Archives Jean Chrétien: A choreographed parting shot Video

Digital Archives Jean Chrétien: A choreographed parting shot Feb 8, 2005 | 11:41Golf balls steal the show during Chrétien's testimony at the sponsorship scandal inquiry.

Dec 4, 2004 | 8:10Digital Archives Kim Campbell unveiled Audio

Digital Archives Kim Campbell unveiled Dec 4, 2004 | 8:10Kim Campbell's portrait is unveiled in the halls of Parliament.

Jul 1, 2004 | 7:22Digital Archives Being John A. Macdonald Video

Digital Archives Being John A. Macdonald Jul 1, 2004 | 7:22Brian Porter is an unusual sort of impersonator. With an uncanny resemblance to Sir John A. Macdonald, Porter dresses up in period garb and puts on an act to educate people on the first prime minister's legacy.

Jun 29, 2004 | 2:58Digital Archives Paul Martin wins minority government Video

Digital Archives Paul Martin wins minority government Jun 29, 2004 | 2:58Paul Martin's Liberals win a minority government, and promise Canadians they'll do better.

May 8, 2004 | 3:55Digital Archives Kim Campbell's life after politics Video

Digital Archives Kim Campbell's life after politics May 8, 2004 | 3:55Campbell reflects on the importance of being the first woman prime minister of Canada. Portrait of Kim Campbell: David Goatley

Apr 30, 2004 | 4:19Digital Archives Mackenzie King's diaries go online Audio

Digital Archives Mackenzie King's diaries go online Apr 30, 2004 | 4:19The National Archives of Canada will make the former prime minister's diaries digital and fully searchable.