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That’s some large-sized commute, Percy!

BY Sean Durkan

April 7, 2003

Downe Time... One of the most frequent tips that come my way involves the workweek of Prime Minister Jean ChrÃ©tien's chief of staff Percy Downe. Different sources over the last year or so have commented on Mr. Downe's practice of leaving for home and hearth in Charlottetow...

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