Self-described ‘Iron Man’ of Canadian politics, Chrétien turns 90, and politicos near and far wish him well

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, who led the country from 1993-2003 winning three consecutive majority governments, will celebrate his 90 birthday on Jan. 11, and the 'Little Guy from Shawinigan' is still at it. Former prime ministers, premiers, and political leaders, meanwhile, are wishing the straight-talking Chrétien well.

Jean Chrétien, pictured in a scrum on the Hill on April 12, 2016.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY ARTHUR MILNES

January 8, 2024

KINGSTON, ONT.—Canada’s 20th prime minister, the self-described “Iron Man” of Canadian politics, Jean Chrétien, celebrates his 90th birthday on Jan. 11. First elected to the House of Commons in 1963, he was at the heart of Canadian po...

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