
Canadian General Election of 1997
The General Election of 1997 did not turn out as Jean Chretien and the Liberal Party had planned. Chretien called an early election, believing that his party was in a position to retain the majority they had won in 1993. They got their majority, but just barely.
When the campaign began, the focus for many Canadians was the economy and job creation. National unity, however, quickly became a key iss...
The General Election of 1997 did not turn out as Jean Chretien and the Liberal Party had planned. Chretien called an early election, believing that his party was in a position to retain the majority they had won in 1993. They got their majority, but just barely.
When the campaign began, the focus for many Canadians was the economy and job creation. National unity, however, quickly became a key iss...