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Possible Candidates for LeadershipPaul Martin
Mr. Martin was born in Windsor, Ontario in 1938. He graduated with a degree in Philosophy and received a law degree from Toronto Law School. Prior to entering politics, Mr. Martin served as an executive for Power Corporation of Canada, Chief Executive Officer of Canada Steamship Lines, as well as corporate director of seven other major Canadian companies. Mr. Martin was first elected to the House of Commons in 1988, representing the riding of LaSalle-Emard, Quebec. He was appointed Minister of Finance in 1993, a position he held until 2002. Mr. Martin is married to Sheila Ann, and together they have three sons. John Manley
Mr. Manley was born in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1950. He graduated from Carleton University with a BA degree in 1971. He studied at l’Université de Lausanne’s École française moderne in 1972. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Ottawa in 1976. Before entering politics, Mr. Manley practised law with the firm of Perley-Robertson, Panet, Hill & McDougall. From 1985-6, he also served as Chairman of the Ottawa-Carleton Board of Trade. Mr. Manley was first elected to the House of Commons in 1988, representing the riding of Ottawa South. Mr. Manley was appointed Minister of Industry in 1993. In 2000, he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. In January 2002, he was named Deputy Prime Minister. In June 2002, he became Minster of Finance following Paul Martin’s departure.. Mr. Manley and his wife Judith Rae have three children. John Manley’s Minister of Finance Webpage Allan Rock
Mr. Rock was born in Ottawa in 1947. He received his BA and law degree from the University of Ottawa. Before entering politics, he had a career as a trial lawyer. Mr. Rock was first elected to the House of Commons in 1993, representing the riding of Etobicoke Centre. He was then appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. In 1997, he became Minister of Health. In 2002, he was appointed Minister of Industry. Mr. Rock is married to Deborah Hanscom and they have four children. Allan Rock’s Official Website Sheila Copps
Ms. Copps was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French and English, from the University of Western Ontario. She also studied at McMaster University in Hamilton and the University of Rouen in France. Prior to entering politics, Ms. Copps worked as a newspaper journalist. In 1986, Ms. Copps wrote a book on Canadian politics titled “Nobody's Baby.” Ms. Copps was first elected to the House of Commons in 1984, for the riding of Hamilton East. In 1993, she was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment. In 1996, she became Minister of Canadian Heritage. Sheila Copps’ Minister of Canadian Heritage Webpage |
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Paul
Martin is considered the overwhelming front-runner to replace Chretien. Mr. Martin holds strong party caucus
and grass root support, and is popular amongst Canadians in general.
Over the last year, John Manley’s status in the Liberal caucus has risen, in particular when he took over
the Ministry of Finance from Paul Martin. While Mr. Manley has not officially declared his intentions, many
believe he is the only one who could challenge Paul Martin for the leadership of the Liberal Party. 
Allan Rock may make a bid for the leadership of the Party in 2004. As a senior cabinet and caucus member,
Mr. Rock has some support in the Party.
Another possible candidate for leadership of the Liberal Party is Sheila Copps.