The one who directed Canada between 1993 and 2003 was in great shape, and “in a good mood”, during his visit to Quebec on Thursday, where he met the candidates and liberal activists in the region.
Always lively, the 91 -year -old man currently goes around the country to foam the campaign of Marc Carney. “I’m not yet old!” When I am old, I will stop. “
But if Jean Chrétien still claims to have fun participating in political assemblies, he confirms this time in response to the threats of the American president this time.
“It is not the tradition that a former Prime Minister has an electoral campaign,” he agreed on the sidelines of a visit to Lévis. But this is an important moment because the survival (sic) of the country is a little threatened by Mr. Trump. ”
“So I voluntarily launched myself in the battle,” he said, after laughing at the expense of the American president.
All liberal candidates in the Quebec region were present at the militant rally in which Jean Chrétien took part. (Jcedaue Ridendau/Lears)
The ex-Prime Minister said he was impressed by Mark Carney and the ascent of the Liberals in the polls. Because, barely a few weeks ago, “that was not going well for us,” he noticed.
“Suddenly, it’s okay,” continued Mr. Chrétien. And one of the reasons is that fate has put Mark Carney at the service of the country. ”
-The politician praised the CV of the Liberal leader and praised the French of Mr. Carney.
“He speaks much better French than me I speak English when I was elected,” he said, before continuing with another anecdote, telling the time when a linguist had opposed his request to help him get rid of his French accent.
Like Iraq
Promising to continue to preach for Canadian unity, Jean Chrétien compared the fears related to the crisis of American prices to those provoked by his decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, despite the request of the Bush administration.
“When I said no to the war in Iraq, everyone was dead for fear. They said the Americans will take revenge, “he recalled, several meetings with” businessmen who were very worried “in mind.
“Give me the list of all the goods and all the services that the Americans buy from us and who do not need,” he replied. Well, I haven’t received it yet, the list. ”
«On [peut] Win this battle while standing, not on his knees, “he said, making the crowd react.
“Long live Canada!” Concluded the former Prime Minister.
During his speech, Jean Chrétien attacked Donald Trump, praised Mark Carney and pleaded for Canadian unit. (Jcedaue Ridendau/Lears)
