Jean Chrétien

Trained as a lawyer and serving as Canada's twentieth prime minister, he made his mark as a legislator and statesman. His career spans more than 40 years in public service, through six prime ministers. He was first elected to Parliament in 1963, at the age of twenty-nine. Four years later he was given his first Cabinet post and, over the next thirty years, he headed nine key ministries holding many positions in the government including Minister of Finance, State, National Revenue, as well as Industry, Trade, and Commerce. From 1993 to 2003 he was Prime Minister of Canada and from 1990 to 2003 Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

What he offers you

Drawing upon his experiences, Mr Chrétien is in the privileged position to be able to offer audiences unparalleled insights into world politics and current affairs. When it comes to politics, no one better knows the players and the strategies than Jean Chrétien.

How he presents

He is a captivating speaker on the most pressing global and geopolitical issues facing organisations today.

Languages

He presents in French & English.

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• "My first impression was that he was one of the most forthright, unpretentious people I'd met in political life. And I liked him right away. Also my impression was that he was easy to underestimate" - President Bill Clinton
• "He sometimes says the things that others think should be said, but haven't quite plucked up the courage to say." - Prime Minister Tony Blair