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Toronto Star
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Mark Carney's stand on Gaza could actually make a difference
Despite enormous pressure from Washington, Jean Chrétien refused to send Canadian troops to join the foolish and destructive U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. It was one of Canada's finest moments on the world stage. The former prime minister showed a degree of independence from Washington that took real guts — particularly given the 'war on terror' mentality that the U.S. had imposed on the world since the terrorist attack on New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Opinion articles are based on the author's interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien recovering after stent insertion
Social Sharing Jean Chrétien missed King Charles delivering the speech from the throne Tuesday morning because he is recovering after having a heart stent inserted, according to a spokesman for the former prime minister. The spokesman said the 91-year-old — normally a gregarious presence at events like this — is expected to recover. "Mr. Chrétien is recovering well and is expected to return home very soon to pursue his normal activities," Bruce Hartley told CBC News. The statement said Chrétien wasn't feeling well earlier this week so he went to the hospital for tests and had a stent inserted Tuesday. Former prime ministers Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper and Kim Campbell sat together in the Senate to take in the historic moment alongside Mila Mulroney, widow to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, and Margaret Trudeau, ex-wife of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Earlier this month, Chrétien attended the swearing-in ceremony for Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet. He also spoke at length during the March Liberal leadership convention.
Global News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Former PM Jean Chrétien recovering from minor heart surgery, office says
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is recovering after receiving minor heart surgery, his office said after he was noticeably absent in Parliament on Tuesday during the speech from the throne by King Charles III. 'Yesterday, former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien was admitted to the Ottawa Civic hospital after feeling unwell,' a spokesperson told Global News. 'He has since been transferred to the Ottawa Heart Institute, where he received a stent. 'Mr. Chrétien is recovering well and is expected to return home very soon to pursue his normal activities.' Former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper, as well as former governors general Michaëlle Jean, David Johnston and Adrienne Clarkson, were in Parliament for King Charles' historic speech, and Chrétien was expected to join them. 3:44 Former PM Jean Chrétien 'very confident' in Mark Carney after Liberal leadership win The 91-year-old was an active campaigner for the Liberals in the recent federal election, and gave a speech at the Liberal leadership convention in March where Prime Minister Mark Carney won the top job. Story continues below advertisement 'I'm very confident he'll be a very good prime minister to Canada,' Chrétien said after Carney's win in an interview with Global News. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Chrétien attended the swearing-in of Carney's new cabinet at Rideau Hall last week. He underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2007, at the age of 73, after complaining of chest pains while playing a game of golf with a cardiologist. Chrétien served as prime minister from 1993 to 2003, before returning to his legal career. — with files from Global's Bryan Mullan
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien recovering after stent insertion: source
Social Sharing Jean Chrétien missed King Charles delivering the speech from the throne Tuesday morning because he is recovering after having a heart stent inserted, according to a source close to the former prime minister. The source said the 91-year-old — normally a gregarious presence at events like this — is expected to recover. "Mr. Chrétien is recovering well and is expected to return home very soon to pursue his normal activities," they told CBC News. The source said Chrétien wasn't feeling well earlier this week so he went to the hospital for tests and had a stent inserted Tuesday. Former prime ministers Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper and Kim Campbell sat together in the Senate to take in the historic moment alongside Mila Mulroney, widow to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, and Margaret Trudeau, ex-wife of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Earlier this month, Chrétien attended the swearing-in ceremony for Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet. He also spoke at length during the March Liberal leadership convention.
Vancouver Sun
27-05-2025
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
Jean Chrétien absent from King's address due to minor heart surgery
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien was conspicuously absent from the highly-anticipated King Charles III address in Ottawa on Tuesday because the 91-year-old was admitted to the hospital for a minor heart surgery. 'Yesterday, former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien was admitted to the Ottawa Civic hospital after feeling unwell. He has since been transferred to the Ottawa Heart Institute, where he received a stent,' wrote Bruce Hartley, Chrétien's spokesperson, in a statement. Endovascular stent surgery is a minimally invasive procedure to treat blockages and aneurysms in arteries. According to the Ottawa Heart Institute, a stent is a 'small metal mesh tube' implanted in a narrowed part of the artery to prevent it from blocking again. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Hartley added: 'Mr. Chrétien is recovering well and is expected to return home very soon to pursue his normal activities.' Chrétien was expected to attend the King's address in the Senate along with other former prime ministers — Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper and Kim Campbell — and many other dignitaries who were there for the occasion. More to come… National Post Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers. Sign up here . Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our politics newsletter, First Reading, here .
