Paul Martin

Background Born August 28, st Canadian Prime Minister – Minister of Finance Liberal Party Leader Studied philosophy + history at St. Michaels College, University of Toronto Married Sheila Ann, 1965 Has 3 sons, Jamie, Paul, and David

Rise to Power November 14, 2003 succeeded Jean Chretien December 12, 2003 became the 21 st Prime Minister of Canada 2004 retained power as a minority government On going struggle between Chretien and Martin for several years – both leaders in the Liberal party Many suspicions that Jean fired Paul from the Cabinet Lost support of Liberal party – Chretien stepped down

Financial Accomplishments Erased 42 billion deficit in 4 years Set Canada’s debt-to-ratio on a downward track Largest tax cuts in Canadian history Strengthened the regulations governing Canada’s financial institutions Innovative leadership in working to forge a new global financial order New strategic vision for the American Development bank Business executive officer – The CSL Group Inc. – 1982 comprised the largest leveraged buyout in Canada’s history

Accomplishments – Education/Health Restored Canadian Pension Plan Named chair of the G-20(top 20 countries in the world) National early learning & childcare program Also co-chaired on the United Nations Panel report for investment in third world countries Co-chaired with Wangari Maathai for a Nobel Peace Prize - $200 million to British, Norwegian poverty alleviation sustainable development fundraiser. For ten-nation Basin – Rain forest Part of Coalition for Dialogue on Africa adversary council – helping critical issues within the continent

Accomplishments – Social Issues November 2005 – “Kelowna Accord” Came to a consensus with Aboriginals over concerning issues such as health, education, economic opportunity Introduced same sex marriage The Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative – supports Aboriginal education – post secondary

Final Days 2006 election, forced confidence vote leading Stephen Harper to Prime Minister “Gomery Inquiry” Investigations into Paul Martins financial activities overshadowed his policies; daycare, healthcare, and tax cutting (eventually cleared of all wrong doing) Martin had diplomatic problems with the states Was not charismatic in interviews & debates

Cites “The Honourable Right Paul Martin.” n.d. January 2, Wilson-Smith, Anthony “Paul Martin.” Conservative Party of Canada 1996, January 5, “Paul Martin: Mr. Prime Minister” CBC News Review December 2003, January 6, 2010