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Political heat eventually ‘eats up’ Canada’s defence ministers

If there's any sort of war for popularity between Chief of Defence Rick Hillier and Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor, O'Connor is sure to lose, say critics.

On May 30, Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor stood beside the most powerful figure in the Defence Department, the Chief of the Defence Staff, Rick Hillier, and told the media that Mr. Hillier did not follow his orders.

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