On Feb. 25, Francis Michael Clancy was born in Ottawa. At the time, his father played football for Ottawa and was called King Clancy because he was known as the King of the Heelers on the team. That nickname would eventually transfer down to Frank...
His son served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2006, but despite that high post, it can easily be said that Paul Martin Jr.’s father had a much bigger impact on Canada. For decades, he was the right-hand man to prime ministers, and he helped shape...
After 10 years leading the government, the growing Sponsorship Scandal and divisions in the Liberal Party, led Jean Chretien to retire as leader of the party, ending his term as prime minister. This election would see several changes prior to the...
Following the retirement of Jean Chretien, Paul Martin came in as the 21st prime minister of Canada during a time when Canada was going through several changes as a culture and on the political landscape as well. Paul Martin is the example of a...