The presser: Martin passes on CSL to sons: ‘I did not enter public life to enrich myself,’ Paul Martin tells reporters

Opinion
BY Martin, Paul
March 17, 2003

OTTAWA--Good morning. In recent weeks, questions have been raised about how I would approach the ownership of my family's company Canada Steamship Lines should I have the opportunity to become Prime Minister.

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