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Chretien Announces Departure

On August 21, 2002, Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced that he will not be seeking another term and will be stepping down as Prime Minister. In his public statement he said, “I will not run again. I will fulfill my mandate focusing on governing until February, 2004, at which time my work will be done and at which time my successor will be chosen.”

The announcement staves off a review of Chretien’s leadership at the next party convention and clears the way for Paul Martin to make a bid for Liberal leader and Prime Minister.

This Spotlight examines the following:

Chretien’s Announcement

Content and reasons for Chretien’s announcement of his departure

Reaction to the Announcement

Paul Martin’s, Liberal cabinet and Official Opposition reactions

Biography of Jean Chretien

Info on the life of Prime Minister Jean Chretien

Recent Timeline

Important recent dates in Liberal Party politics

Possible Replacements for Chretien

Info on the top candidates to replace Chretien

History of the Canadian Liberal Party

Important Liberal Party dates and leaders

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