U.S. will ‘suffer much more’: Chrétien on possible trade war | CTV Question Period

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  • @qianwang2229
    @qianwang2229 13 дней назад +632

    Happy Birthday Chrétien! Proud of being Canadians! 🙏🏼❤️🇨🇦

  • @CD-wt3rc
    @CD-wt3rc 13 дней назад +1079

    What a contrast to many politicians of today. I miss this straight, direct talk approach. There's something positive to be said for civility.

    • @cigarmanh
      @cigarmanh 12 дней назад

      He's 93, and is clearly disconnected to voters in 2025. He is a Liberal after all.

    • @johnteets2921
      @johnteets2921 11 дней назад +5

      Cretien said he opposed NAFTA, then didn't, is that what Canadians want ? If so that's why they are so badly governed.

    • @bizhope007
      @bizhope007 11 дней назад +3

      @@johnteets2921I sincerely hope you are not a USamerican declaring "how badly Canadians are governed." That would be looking at a speck in your brother's eye while there is an entire plank sitting squarely in yours. .. hmmm

    • @Curious2Know2
      @Curious2Know2 10 дней назад +32

      Canadian here. I believe civility is the grease that oils the wheels of societal interactions & ergo - democrcacy itself.

    • @allanjenkins1409
      @allanjenkins1409 10 дней назад +35

      When he was Prime Minister, he was wonderful. I agree he’s very calm spoken.

  • @teresarose1966
    @teresarose1966 12 дней назад +703

    That is right….Canada can trade with whom ever. America is not the master of all things. Thank you Mr. Chetien your words and delivery is superb.

    • @franciscotoro9454
      @franciscotoro9454 10 дней назад +27

      Exactly, what we buy are dispensable. What they buy is indispensable. Period.

    • @pearfilms1467
      @pearfilms1467 10 дней назад +4

      what you say makes no sense, canada cannot trade with whoever, they can trade with countries that allow them to.

    • @maggiebarrettbarrett5684
      @maggiebarrettbarrett5684 10 дней назад +7

      OH PLEASE ACORDIAN HANDS , GOOOO AWWWWAY ,

    • @andreww4541
      @andreww4541 10 дней назад +3

      CANADIANS oppose Merkins as disingenuous fashion statements!

    • @Exiztential
      @Exiztential 10 дней назад +14

      @@pearfilms1467 Oh stop being pedantic, the meaning is very clear.

  • @daveneuburger3154
    @daveneuburger3154 13 дней назад +208

    What an absolute delight to hear Mr. Chrétien’s take on our current issues. Much respect!

    • @sergiopereira8706
      @sergiopereira8706 8 дней назад +2

      Please Canada, join the European Union. We will welcome you with open arms. CANEU would be a powerhouse.

    • @thewaryears
      @thewaryears 5 дней назад

      Didn't Chretien assault a reporter once ?

    • @tashasharma6535
      @tashasharma6535 5 дней назад

      ​@@sergiopereira8706Europeans and Canadians are in love, also Scandinavian countries and Canada are in love too

    • @dyev7096
      @dyev7096 День назад

      @ I'm in! 👍

    • @Fletch8714
      @Fletch8714 День назад

      Agreed

  • @fitspirit
    @fitspirit 12 дней назад +118

    Awe it's so lovely to hear him talk. It's so nice of him to be giving interviews now at a time when we need to hear some sanity.

  • @Whatmeister
    @Whatmeister 10 дней назад +72

    “The electricity is not coming by truck.”
    Gotta love Jean Chrétien
    A statesman and a mensch.

  • @Misterkoots
    @Misterkoots 13 дней назад +368

    His opening 'you are not about to get rid of me' was hilarious. What a character.

    • @randoman81
      @randoman81 12 дней назад +13

      "You will not make me da escape goat". Never forget. A great PM

    • @dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621
      @dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621 10 дней назад +16

      If Trump messes with Canada, Chretien will give him the Shawanigan handshake

    • @rhetorical1488
      @rhetorical1488 10 дней назад

      @@randoman81 if he didn't placate the quebecois so much he would have been one of the best

    • @CarolynDallmanDownes
      @CarolynDallmanDownes 10 дней назад +3

      @@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621😂😂😂😂😂 🇨🇦

  • @BestCoastLife
    @BestCoastLife 13 дней назад +631

    It’s so great to hear Cretien take on things. I find him reassuring. ❤❤
    His approach is best. Stay calm and know this too will pass.
    We should never cave to a bully.
    ❤🇨🇦💪👏👏👏👏

    • @stephaniesmith73
      @stephaniesmith73 10 дней назад +9

      Exactly what Trudeau says but everyone is pissed.

    • @charles5a
      @charles5a 8 дней назад

      ​@@stephaniesmith73 The manner you say it is also important.
      The way to stand up to a bully is to show him off, be dismissive, be cocky.

    • @louise_rose
      @louise_rose 8 дней назад +5

      Agree! Go Canada! 💗💗 /Louise, Sweden

    • @isabellechartrand428
      @isabellechartrand428 8 дней назад

      On ne doit pas écouter ce poireaux Chretien

    • @coolioso808
      @coolioso808 6 дней назад

      We should never cave to Conservatives, because they are regressive and dangerous. Ask Charlie Angus of the NDP, inspired to run by Jack Layton years ago.

  • @cherylmosher6026
    @cherylmosher6026 10 дней назад +312

    My proudest moment of Canadian PM was when Mr Cretien said no to President Bush about Canada not joining in the war for non existent weapons of mass destruction.

    • @warfarenotwarfair5655
      @warfarenotwarfair5655 8 дней назад +5

      How can you join in a war when you have no military?

    • @darkalman
      @darkalman 8 дней назад +25

      @@warfarenotwarfair5655 There were plenty of Canadians fighting and dying in Afghanistan next to the Brits and Americans.

    • @TestOnes
      @TestOnes 8 дней назад +8

      @@warfarenotwarfair5655 So why Bush asked then?

    • @warfarenotwarfair5655
      @warfarenotwarfair5655 8 дней назад

      Politics. Why are Canadians so ignorant of the world?

    • @swikaharra
      @swikaharra 8 дней назад +2

      ​@@TestOnesonly Brits joined in to catch Gog and Magog as per Bush description...😂which forced French president then to request some clarification about Bush non sense claim of Gogeand Magog hiding in Iraq

  • @orbiting_teapot
    @orbiting_teapot 13 дней назад +193

    "Your opposition isn't your enemy, your enemy is often at your back". He's still got it at 91. Respect and happy birthday Jean Chrétien.

    • @nizzam1
      @nizzam1 9 дней назад +3

      lol a reference to Paul Martin 😂😂

    • @c.ssantisteban5317
      @c.ssantisteban5317 6 дней назад

      Simply sharp and brilliant.

  • @muhammadjalal877
    @muhammadjalal877 13 дней назад +396

    Amazing. He's so firmly expressive even at the age of 91...so active and well informed. A true patriot Canadian 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦...he talks people's language, clear,crisp, easy language and to the point...

    • @northernpunx1978
      @northernpunx1978 11 дней назад +26

      Said a solid NO to the illegal Iraq war. We loved that. He didn’t put our youth and future at risk for the Bush family and Cheneys. Great Prime Minister J.C

    • @lorrainevezeau-kq3jg
      @lorrainevezeau-kq3jg 10 дней назад +5

      @northernpunx1978❤❤❤

    • @caral-m9i
      @caral-m9i 9 дней назад +16

      He's got more brains than the incoming president.

    • @carolinemarch2626
      @carolinemarch2626 7 дней назад +3

      He talks and more common sense than trump❤

    • @SecretAsianMan-L8r
      @SecretAsianMan-L8r 7 дней назад

      And no accordion hands.

  • @StanQuick-mb2is
    @StanQuick-mb2is 12 дней назад +213

    The most common sense I have heard in a long time. He is a clear, rational and knowledgable. A very capable analyst of politics. Far better than anyone since his time.

  • @roymaddocks3184
    @roymaddocks3184 10 дней назад +573

    I especially admire Jean Chretien for refusing to allow Canadian troops to be deployed to Iraq.

    • @peterk5981
      @peterk5981 9 дней назад +29

      I will always remember that. Likely he came this decision because he is a Francophone. Another French speaking leader at that time, Jacques Chirac of France, also refused to go to war against Iraq. Chretien would have not listened to the Americans to arrest the daughter of the owner of Huawei either.

    • @laszlovargas8249
      @laszlovargas8249 9 дней назад +8

      That’s exactly what I was thinking ☝️

    • @Marewig
      @Marewig 9 дней назад +16

      Courage and integrity can only be seen when facing a difficult decision, and he demonstrated them very well. Hats off to him for that.

    • @WalterKing-f2h
      @WalterKing-f2h 9 дней назад +3

      Do you have got to have a military to deploy to begin with does Canada even have a military!!!,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

    • @Canada-1958
      @Canada-1958 9 дней назад

      I CAMPAIGNed and voted 🗳 for Former 🇨🇦 PM PIERRE ELLIOTT TRUDEAU 1980'S and he was a STAUNCH ANTI_FASCIST ANTI_AmericanNATIVISM AND ANTI-AmericanEXCEPTIONALISM AND EXPLOITATION

  • @jayneelinor
    @jayneelinor 13 дней назад +599

    Wow, its a breath of fresh air to hear his opinion and its a well educated one!

    • @neplusultra4196
      @neplusultra4196 13 дней назад +7

      Lol

    • @Phantomtbird
      @Phantomtbird 13 дней назад

      Yea except the fact it was the British empire that burnt the Whitehouse, Canada wasn't a country until 1867.

    • @RyanBrown-w4n
      @RyanBrown-w4n 13 дней назад +4

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @keepontrucking7971
      @keepontrucking7971 13 дней назад +3

      😆😅🤣

    • @LizaBrubacher
      @LizaBrubacher 13 дней назад +31

      I never thought I'd miss Chrétien but here I am.
      Just like he said, they need our oil and electricity and we can get orange juice from somewhere else

  • @rattlethebones
    @rattlethebones 11 дней назад +158

    Dang, I miss the unwavering confidence, wit and class of some of those old school politicians.

    • @KimiW
      @KimiW 11 дней назад +5

      Well educated, with a solid career that led him towards the great leadership legacy he leaves behind. Wish he'd come back once more, show 'em how it's done!

    • @terefefeyssa877
      @terefefeyssa877 9 дней назад +3

      @rattlethebones : Old school Politicians?🙄
      Where is that old school?
      Where?😳

    • @douglaw43
      @douglaw43 8 дней назад

      Lovely guy but this isnt 1960

    • @terefefeyssa877
      @terefefeyssa877 8 дней назад

      @douglaw43 : 1960 is just a number. It shows your ignorance.

    • @janepaddon2211
      @janepaddon2211 7 дней назад

      Now, we just have loud mouth punks, throwing insults and behaving badly. No class.

  • @BannisterBergen
    @BannisterBergen 13 дней назад +1190

    91 and still sharp as a tack. We should all be so lucky.

    • @Ssccootttt
      @Ssccootttt 13 дней назад +31

      Absolutely! Would’ve rather had him in his 80 and 90’s than Trudeau at any age.

    • @richardpluim4426
      @richardpluim4426 13 дней назад +8

      @@Ssccootttt Me too

    • @michealwhynot
      @michealwhynot 13 дней назад

      He is one of the crooked liberals out there

    • @DL-ds7xp
      @DL-ds7xp 13 дней назад +4

      When he was PM the USA was not a big oil and gas producer. They're now no.1

    • @rick12345-i
      @rick12345-i 13 дней назад

      @@SsccoottttExactly 🎉

  • @donnabudd7767
    @donnabudd7767 13 дней назад +1290

    I haven't heard this much common sense in a long time ,

    • @Blueweek1
      @Blueweek1 13 дней назад +21

      When reality hits common sense prevails

    • @karldo4809
      @karldo4809 13 дней назад +5

      No Canadian Politicians can stand up to Trump. Not even Poillievre!

    • @RyanBrown-w4n
      @RyanBrown-w4n 13 дней назад +4

      @@donnabudd7767 wat common sense?

    • @grantclip14
      @grantclip14 13 дней назад

      ​@@karldo4809BOT

    • @jonathanruano4973
      @jonathanruano4973 13 дней назад +41

      @@RyanBrown-w4n If you listen to Chretien closely, he's basically saying that as challenging as things are, the challenges are not as new as we think. Back in 2003, we thought that Canada would face big economic problems for opposing the Iraq War, but it turned out Canada did just fine after Chretien said that Canada would have no part in the Iraq War and the result was that Canadians did not have to serve in Iraq. So the common sense is that, in the midst of all this theatre, we are going to be ok.

  • @donalddragomatz6315
    @donalddragomatz6315 12 дней назад +447

    Chretien has aged well and he is entirely right about everything.

    • @gordon7306
      @gordon7306 10 дней назад +2

      No he's not he goes back to diefenbackers stupidity Era

    • @peace-c2r
      @peace-c2r 10 дней назад +1

      I agree, but politics has generally all drifted rightwards over the last 4 decades, so what was centrist back in Chretien's day is rightwing today.

    • @MegaBekem
      @MegaBekem 10 дней назад +1

      Yeah, cause he did such a smash up job too! O.o

    • @ronthered138
      @ronthered138 9 дней назад

      He was a scandal ridden jerk.

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 8 дней назад +2

      He’s the grown up in the room.

  • @jdnthecanadian424
    @jdnthecanadian424 13 дней назад +615

    Excellent interview. Great to hear from a smart and rational former top politician with a solid memory of the past, like Mr.Chrètien.

    • @markanthony3275
      @markanthony3275 13 дней назад

      Never forget that he helped enable our rubber noodle "Charter of Rights and Freedoms" with Pierre Trudeau ,which was sufficiently vague to allow Supreme Court justices to twist it however they wanted to make laws for the entire country and even reason why certain provisions of the Charter no longer matter. Hero? History will say No!

    • @corporategiantinc.6263
      @corporategiantinc.6263 13 дней назад +8

      the part where he said that we can survive a trade war with the USA suggests senility and/or stupidity, but he's a cool dude nonetheless. chretien inherited a free trade deal that america basically stuck to during his years, so he's out of his element here

    • @keepontrucking7971
      @keepontrucking7971 13 дней назад

      😆😅🤣

    • @gameburn178
      @gameburn178 13 дней назад +7

      Imagine having elected someone like this. Remarkable and completely taken for granted, both.

    • @OTRhandler
      @OTRhandler 13 дней назад +14

      English speaking conservative here and have always liked Chretien. Would even vote for him now over Pierre.

  • @westbccoast
    @westbccoast 13 дней назад +827

    Chrétien looks awesome, looks healthy and happier, inspiring at his age. Still on his game at his age, amazing. Love this guy, so pro Canadian, he rocks.

    • @richardarsenault8023
      @richardarsenault8023 13 дней назад

      You are a moron. He is a disgraced liar and a thief. Ad scandal???

    • @TheJlee28
      @TheJlee28 13 дней назад +36

      ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 So proud to be Canadian during Mr Chretien’s governing. ❤❤❤❤

    • @westbccoast
      @westbccoast 13 дней назад +20

      @@TheJlee28 100%, love this guy.

    • @TheJlee28
      @TheJlee28 13 дней назад +8

      @ 💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @MrMannyhw
      @MrMannyhw 13 дней назад +14

      Unfortunately Trudeau messed up the liberal name.

  • @biomem9054
    @biomem9054 12 дней назад +138

    Many wise words from our very experienced former PM. The Premiers and folks in Ottawa should listen carefully.

    • @thomascheuk5471
      @thomascheuk5471 9 дней назад +3

      Can't believe he is 91, sounds like 61❤

    • @DB-cu5cx
      @DB-cu5cx День назад

      ​@thomascheuk5471 he can afford a comfortable life, which makes a huge difference.

  • @Takamine65
    @Takamine65 13 дней назад +390

    Merci Jean Chrétien! J’admire votre connaissance bien éduquée. True wisdom. Proud to be Canadian. ❤

    • @PeterPumaPeter
      @PeterPumaPeter 13 дней назад +9

      Éduquée

    • @darmanomar6115
      @darmanomar6115 13 дней назад +5

      @@PeterPumaPeterÉduqué, c’est au masculin.

    • @francisvoyer
      @francisvoyer 13 дней назад +6

      @@darmanomar6115 Et "connaissance", c'est masculin aussi? Ça s'accorde avec ce mot, qui est le sujet. Donc, "éduquée". Arrêtons de jouer au finfinaud, surtout lorsqu'on est dans l'erreur! 😉

    • @Canada-1958
      @Canada-1958 9 дней назад

      I CAMPAIGNed and voted 🗳 for Former 🇨🇦 PM PIERRE ELLIOTT TRUDEAU 1980'S and he was a STAUNCH ANTI_FASCIST ANTI_AmericanNATIVISM AND ANTI-AmericanEXCEPTIONALISM AND EXPLOITATION

    • @TNZZ_650
      @TNZZ_650 7 дней назад

      @@PeterPumaPeterah tayeule

  • @mydajaz
    @mydajaz 13 дней назад +308

    ✨Thank you, Mr Chretien. 🇨🇦 Your skills as Right Honourable Prime Minister continue to make Canada great and Canadians proud. 🙏
    🥳🎈Happy Birthday! 🎉

  • @rubikscubers
    @rubikscubers 12 дней назад +86

    Honestly, I'd vote a 91 year of Chretien back in.

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 8 дней назад

      Maybe he will join the team.

  • @TheTidyHobo
    @TheTidyHobo 13 дней назад +403

    Watching this interview, I felt like I was listening to an elder in the tribe...maybe a great uncle. A great statesman for sure.

    • @itchyomalley
      @itchyomalley 13 дней назад +5

      Too bad JT has been elder-less in his tenure

    • @TheTidyHobo
      @TheTidyHobo 13 дней назад +2

      @@itchyomalley certainly seems that way.

  • @chachaman4980
    @chachaman4980 13 дней назад +316

    Chretien is a soothing politician. I think it’s because of his integrity and character.

    • @johnbrown6189
      @johnbrown6189 8 дней назад

      Integrity and character. Words you don't hear much any more, and certainly not used when describing politicians.

  • @seamslatasha3598
    @seamslatasha3598 12 дней назад +61

    Thank you Mr Chrétien for easing our anxieties. We really needed it!

  • @cheyenne_spring
    @cheyenne_spring 13 дней назад +352

    Chretien has always been a direct speaker. I've always appreciated that about him.

    • @realjohn5011
      @realjohn5011 13 дней назад +5

      He did pass an act requiring referendums to be more clear

    • @modern_memory
      @modern_memory 12 дней назад +6

      Like the saying goes you could never accuse him of speaking out of both sides of his mouth

    • @elwoodsweetapple3269
      @elwoodsweetapple3269 11 дней назад

      @@modern_memory You're pathetic!

  • @grndiesel
    @grndiesel 13 дней назад +1431

    I consider myself a right-winger, but still have respect for Cretien. I rather like his approach to politics, which is to treat the other side as a respected opponent, rather than some kind of evil strawman. And yes, he made the right call to stay out of Iraq.

    •  13 дней назад +52

      He, unlike a lot of our present, and past PM's, was a master at reading public opinion. He knew if he went to Iraq his days were number. There would have been riots in the streets.

    • @westeam4247
      @westeam4247 13 дней назад +11

      ....Canadians were deployed to iraq so idk what you mean. and idk what to tell you if you think AMERICA suffers more in a trade war with Canada......

    • @kenwhite6449
      @kenwhite6449 13 дней назад +143

      @@westeam4247 Canada never fought in Iraq. Stop doubling up on your meds

    • @sapporoichiban3612
      @sapporoichiban3612 13 дней назад +47

      @westeam4247. Canada supplies a lot of cheap resources to America. I don’t think it is quite as simple as you might think.
      Trump has a history of verbally coming out guns a blazin, it is his style. I would suggest that he will be receptive to a reasonable agreement with the incoming administration.

    • @gerrys6265
      @gerrys6265 13 дней назад +28

      @@kenwhite6449 Why did you have to add the last sentence to your two? That kind of stupid mean remark is what makes the internet and increasingly toxic place. Please try to be civil. To paraphrase Peter Rabbit ...if you can't say something in a civil way, don't say anything at all.

  • @judysteadman799
    @judysteadman799 11 дней назад +40

    That was a great pleasure, true Canadian perspective. Happy Birthday honorable JEAN CRETIEN I🇨🇦 I🇨🇦

  • @michaelb4833
    @michaelb4833 13 дней назад +97

    much respect to Mr. Chretien. All class, all common sense. A true Canadian patriot who will not let Canada be bullied by anyone.

  • @dawnebergsteinson4813
    @dawnebergsteinson4813 13 дней назад +383

    I’ve always liked Chrétien. Thanks for interviewing him. 👏🏻

    • @tomjeff8262
      @tomjeff8262 13 дней назад +4

      you can keep your chretien, I like trump more. and i like to make more, and more affordable housing. ...

    • @Homengineer
      @Homengineer 13 дней назад +4

      Yes, he's is right.

    • @SupaSillyThyme
      @SupaSillyThyme 13 дней назад +6

      @@tomjeff8262 Its great that you like trump more, seeing as we are a different country

    • @bobkozalov-1243
      @bobkozalov-1243 12 дней назад

      @@tomjeff8262 For what reason would you like Trump? Americans made way more with Biden and the stock market never performed as well it did. Things are going to go into the toilet again with the orange moron in charge. I'm glad they don't allow dirt bag felons into Canada.

    • @danallanson5990
      @danallanson5990 11 дней назад

      @@tomjeff8262 Yup, living in a tent or car is a lot more affordable.

  • @MaverickBlue42
    @MaverickBlue42 11 дней назад +62

    Total gangster in his day, but a gangster that stood up for Canadian values.

    • @syjiang
      @syjiang 10 дней назад +8

      I especially admired his decision on the Iraq decision despite Bush's bullying

  • @electronicexperimentalist5906
    @electronicexperimentalist5906 13 дней назад +934

    He is 91 and better spoken than many 40 somethings I know. Bravo, Chrétien!

    • @klaraszanyi8201
      @klaraszanyi8201 13 дней назад +14

      Wish You Happy Birthday !!!! My Birthday too xox

    • @minhtieu3410
      @minhtieu3410 13 дней назад +6

      @@klaraszanyi8201 Happy Birthday All !!!!

    • @xavierb9061
      @xavierb9061 13 дней назад +3

      50 years experience ovr them

    • @ryenwardpatriotsofunity6134
      @ryenwardpatriotsofunity6134 13 дней назад +4

      He didnt say anything he gibbered on about nonsence and showed that he doesnt know how canadians feel hes dilusional

    • @rossjackson2929
      @rossjackson2929 13 дней назад +8

      That's called experience. He was educated when university was rigorous and challenging.

  • @joannebonin5757
    @joannebonin5757 13 дней назад +245

    Much respect Mr. Chretien 😊

  • @lorithrower2467
    @lorithrower2467 10 дней назад +16

    What a guy, he's 91 and never missed a beat, a syllable, no WEAVING, so smart and not a hint of dementia. 👍🏼🇨🇦

  • @johnminshall2411
    @johnminshall2411 13 дней назад +226

    91 and still sharp as a tack Thank for your years of service Sir

  • @franklarin8100
    @franklarin8100 13 дней назад +125

    Always a gentleman, and he has loads of experience. All the best Mr. Chrétien. Bonne fête.

  • @bw3932
    @bw3932 13 дней назад +157

    It's like grandpa telling everyone to calm down .

    • @oihaoihjoiwefjwef
      @oihaoihjoiwefjwef 10 дней назад +7

      Trump is just 10 years old younger lol

    • @thewindoo
      @thewindoo 9 дней назад +2

      Settle down troll

    • @peacelover8245
      @peacelover8245 9 дней назад

      💯

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 8 дней назад +1

      We must covet our elders.🥰😍🇨🇦😁

    • @charrua59
      @charrua59 6 дней назад

      He just told trump to go up to his room. Hes been grounded for a week 😅

  • @Superman_Siva
    @Superman_Siva 13 дней назад +556

    One of our best PM, never be bothered by the south bullying. Love Canada ❤

    • @RunnerNinja
      @RunnerNinja 13 дней назад

      Chrétien is a G: I'll never forget his famous Chicoutimi Chokehold, and how he was ready to bludgeon the guy who broke into his home. This guy knows how to deal with bullies!

    • @femmanagh7247
      @femmanagh7247 13 дней назад +18

      Proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦 🍁 ❤

    • @brucefread3014
      @brucefread3014 13 дней назад

      @@femmanagh7247 Proud to be Canadian with Europeans on our money.

    • @H3llo_Kidd3n
      @H3llo_Kidd3n 13 дней назад +9

      You can thank President Trump for ousting Trudeau. Since you were heading in the same direction as the UK with Trudeau, maybe you should show some appreciation for Trump saving you from that! He's not a bully, he's saving your ash from being taken over!

    • @modestacattaruzza7400
      @modestacattaruzza7400 13 дней назад

      ​@@H3llo_Kidd3nhe is the biggest bully on tne planet,and is not capable of saving your on country from tne mess your in , genius your not.

  • @barbararenaud4809
    @barbararenaud4809 13 дней назад +152

    Wow! That was refreshing. I think that’s how a Canadian Prime Minister should sound.

    • @biomem9054
      @biomem9054 12 дней назад +13

      Yes, and many other leaders should follow suit. Less juvenile incivility;more maturity, respect, and hard work.

    • @kingstonart
      @kingstonart 11 дней назад +11

      That's what I hear from my overseas friends about Trudeau's interviews. Calm and straight forward. No screaming slogans.

  • @clarepellerin
    @clarepellerin 12 дней назад +43

    Chrétien's point that the news gives Trump "a lot of space" is accurate, and depressing. I'm so tired of seeing Donald Trump's devious face... In contrast, it is so nice to hear M Chrétien!! 😊

  • @bnice8940
    @bnice8940 13 дней назад +502

    🎂Happy Birthday Mr. Chretien 🎂

    • @RyanBrown-w4n
      @RyanBrown-w4n 13 дней назад +3

      Nobody cares

    • @kenwhite6449
      @kenwhite6449 13 дней назад +31

      @@RyanBrown-w4n Correct. Nobody cares about you, yet you keep typing, son

    • @xNatakux
      @xNatakux 13 дней назад +2

      @@kenwhite6449 you surely care as you responded to him LOL

    • @kenwhite6449
      @kenwhite6449 13 дней назад +6

      @@xNatakux Stick to your kiddie games,

    • @xNatakux
      @xNatakux 13 дней назад +2

      @@kenwhite6449 was that suppose to even be a insult?

  • @mr8966
    @mr8966 13 дней назад +673

    He’s the only guy who’s easier to understand at 91 than he was at 51.

    • @randalmontgomery4595
      @randalmontgomery4595 13 дней назад +25

      LOL!

    • @jroq101
      @jroq101 13 дней назад +26

      He’s 91, he’s talking just talking slower

    • @kylefoerster6168
      @kylefoerster6168 13 дней назад +4

      LMAO

    • @maverick7291
      @maverick7291 13 дней назад +19

      He's right about Canadians not voting for trump. We vote for Trudeau liberals and the NDP for the last 8 years, so we clearly are not the demographics that would vote for Trump.

    • @mr8966
      @mr8966 13 дней назад

      @ were not, not are not. Liberals won’t even have official party status after this election.

  • @susanrachel5583
    @susanrachel5583 9 дней назад +11

    Thank you Mr Chrétien for being wise and level headed and serving our country! Happy birthday and many more happy healthy years 🇨🇦

  • @morvanmacgee1756
    @morvanmacgee1756 13 дней назад +96

    Happy Birthday, Mr. Chrètien! 🎉 Excellent interview, I feel so much better after listening to his opinion, always have! ❤🇨🇦

  • @sparkinitesparkinite9617
    @sparkinitesparkinite9617 13 дней назад +234

    Happy birthday, Mr. PM Chrétien! You are still young with a stone-solid lion heart! We are proud of you and being a Canadian!

    • @SirManfly
      @SirManfly 13 дней назад +2

      He has more brainpower at 91 than old Joe could ever dream of having at roughly 10 years younger! 😂😂😂😂

    • @annmcleod1783
      @annmcleod1783 13 дней назад +7

      ​@@SirManflyJoe has done you an excellent job. And continues to till the end. We'll take Joe off your hands. You can keep the orange 🍊

    • @joyceroberts3886
      @joyceroberts3886 8 дней назад

      @@SirManfly Joe knows the difference between Obamacare and ACA. He understands what DEI is and puts in practice. Just make sure your braindead Orange Menace, is in Trump Tower when we shut the power off OK. Can't wait to see how his golf cart negotiates the stairs 🤣🤣😂

  • @gytisgytis5547
    @gytisgytis5547 11 дней назад +31

    Chrétien rejected USA to participate in Iraq invasion. Time showed that Chrétien is smart person which will be remembered as great leader of Canada for sure.

  • @seaside2001
    @seaside2001 13 дней назад +82

    Nice to see you Mr. Chretien. Happy Birthday, and may we see you again being interviewed.

  • @bbkGT3
    @bbkGT3 13 дней назад +83

    So wise, still a great politician. A wonderful Canadian and true patriot. Luv this guy!

  • @firstlast476
    @firstlast476 10 дней назад +12

    Prime Minister Jean, appreciate you coming on and explaining. at 91 it says a lot about how serious you have taken politics

  • @lopintong
    @lopintong 13 дней назад +91

    Happy birthday Mr Chretien, I wish you a lot of healthy and happiness. Thank you for your words!!

  • @davedruid7427
    @davedruid7427 13 дней назад +50

    Chretien is still as Smart as he ever has been. He still knows how to express himself in a Concise way. I Loved hearing him Speak. If he ran for Prime Minister again today, I would Vote Liberal NP.

  • @sarinhaavila
    @sarinhaavila 10 дней назад +6

    My Chrétien, thank you for your voice right now- 🇨🇦 needs to stand UNITED✊🏼

  • @DAG924
    @DAG924 13 дней назад +71

    This is a true politician with great experience. Him saying not to worry gives me great assurance. What a legend!!! Long live sir!!!

  • @canzuk5961
    @canzuk5961 13 дней назад +69

    Well said MR . Chretien viva Quebec viva Canada . Happy birthday Sir .

  • @Herbalizer28
    @Herbalizer28 11 дней назад +74

    I would vote for Chretien right now ! He makes more sense at 91 than Trudeau, Biden and Trump combined..

    • @davidmartin4683
      @davidmartin4683 11 дней назад +4

      Did you vote for trump?

    • @Quagma-b2i
      @Quagma-b2i 10 дней назад +4

      I miss calm, intelligent leaders who speak from a position of knowledge.

    • @susanrachel5583
      @susanrachel5583 9 дней назад

      Absolutely right ! 🇨🇦

    • @SBel65
      @SBel65 7 дней назад

      @@davidmartin4683 did you?

  • @EyePonder
    @EyePonder 13 дней назад +48

    Love and Happy birthday to you Prime Minister Chretien 🎂

  • @donpowers8726
    @donpowers8726 13 дней назад +129

    I really like his adult commentary. He has vast experience in the matters at hand. Happy birthday Jean.

    • @1247.cccccc
      @1247.cccccc 13 дней назад

      Except neither the reporter or the PM can admit Trump asked for border security. Is fentanyl trafficking too important to mention?

    • @The_Winsome_Pixie
      @The_Winsome_Pixie 11 дней назад +2

      @1247.cccccc Because it isn’t actually important. If the look at the numbers, it’s paltry. Besides, why is Canada responsible for America’s border security? We’re not. They need to do a better job themselves.

  • @QUICKBOOKS1
    @QUICKBOOKS1 11 дней назад +13

    For any Canadians who are sting they want to move south into the USA, I am not stopping you. Go right ahead. Update your Passport, and ID, and go!

  • @jessicacampanelli4277
    @jessicacampanelli4277 13 дней назад +44

    A class act. I’ve always appreciated his integrity, wisdom, and reassuring presence. My favourite PM. Happy Birthday, Mr. Chrétien!

  • @mpinchi3433
    @mpinchi3433 13 дней назад +269

    I wish he was still PM. Always admired his honesty and leadership.

    • @Nathan-lt6bw
      @Nathan-lt6bw 13 дней назад

      Who Trudeau? LOL no.

    • @mpinchi3433
      @mpinchi3433 13 дней назад +23

      @@Nathan-lt6bw the video is on Jean Chrétien and Trudeau is already still PM. Keep up lmao

    • @Nathan-lt6bw
      @Nathan-lt6bw 13 дней назад +2

      @@mpinchi3433 my bad my bad

    • @sattm8230
      @sattm8230 13 дней назад +6

      @@Nathan-lt6bw This dude's jumping at Trudeau shadows.

  • @BuddyLuv
    @BuddyLuv 8 дней назад +2

    Wow, do I ever miss Chretien. No spinning, no blank stares, no "show". Just dignified straight talk in simple terms that comes from a place of wisdom, expertise, and strength. One of my fave highlights of him as PM is from back in the 90s when he declined attending the funeral of some foreign ruler. Amidst great international controversy over his decision, Chretien stood by his decision to take some well-deserved time off as planned so he could be with his family.

  • @juliendelannoy1749
    @juliendelannoy1749 13 дней назад +93

    Sensible opinion, always respect this dude

  • @BrianBaileyedtech
    @BrianBaileyedtech 13 дней назад +58

    The message is - Canadians - stay calm and carry on. Don't be afraid of the pipsqueak in Washington. Canada isn't going anywhere. Bravo.

  • @butchbenitiz
    @butchbenitiz 12 дней назад +29

    My fondest memory of Mr Chrétien is the time a heckler pushed through his security detail and the PM grabbed the guy by the throat (and never had his terminator dark glasses move).

    • @carolinetannahill8781
      @carolinetannahill8781 9 дней назад +1

      I was remembering that too.

    • @jeanallan8106
      @jeanallan8106 8 дней назад +1

      Probably 10 years ago, I was walking to work in Vancouver on a quiet street and I passed him just walking down the sidewalk talking with one other guy and no security.
      I guess PMs are not required to have security for life and he wouldn’t need it. I had to do a double take it was such a strange thing to see. Can you imagine George Bush just going for a walk in your city?

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 8 дней назад +1

      Dat guy was is way when he was leaving!

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 8 дней назад +1

      @@jeanallan8106 Go, Canada!🇨🇦

    • @normaredman2198
      @normaredman2198 7 дней назад

      Was that his famous "Shawinigan handshake".

  • @Icecrys
    @Icecrys 13 дней назад +58

    Heck, Jean is 91, wow! He hasn't changed much, still handsome and has all his faculties. Well done!

  • @donmills5341
    @donmills5341 13 дней назад +206

    One of the Best prime minister of Canada

    • @bobjohnson1587
      @bobjohnson1587 12 дней назад

      Yep, right up there with Harper! lol 😉

    • @bobkozalov-1243
      @bobkozalov-1243 11 дней назад

      @@bobjohnson1587 Harper was the worst PM Canada had.

  • @edwoo7023
    @edwoo7023 13 дней назад +62

    Thank you for your service Mr. Chretien. With your experience,it cant hurt to have your input given the state of affairs and threats we face.🇨🇦

  • @dianeuong2589
    @dianeuong2589 13 дней назад +39

    Happy birthday Mr Chrétien love ❤️ you
    Proud to be Canadian

  • @CatherineMillar-cr2jb
    @CatherineMillar-cr2jb 11 дней назад +10

    Mr. Chrétien looks great. What a statesman. This is what a politician should look like.

  • @joetuktyyuktuk8635
    @joetuktyyuktuk8635 13 дней назад +81

    I remember when Conservatives ran attack ads against Chretien, making fun of his face paralysis from his stroke "Is this the face you want to represent Canada?" What a backfire ad campaign that was.

    • @createone100
      @createone100 13 дней назад +1

      Poilievre is every bit as odious.

    • @shawnnov13
      @shawnnov13 13 дней назад +20

      Vividly remember this, so don’t ever make fun of anyone’s disability!!

    • @animussohasunow5569
      @animussohasunow5569 13 дней назад +1

      Yeah, what a disasterclass that campaign was in 1993; that face ad was the catalyst that consigned the conservatives to more than a decade in the dark wilderness.

    • @TH-tl6sy
      @TH-tl6sy 13 дней назад +15

      Wasn't a stroke. He suffered an attack of Bell's palsy as a child leaving one side of his face paralyzed.

    • @rumbecker5085
      @rumbecker5085 12 дней назад +2

      I remember when liberals wanted to send the unvaxxed to jail.

  • @roberttaylor3594
    @roberttaylor3594 13 дней назад +86

    “ the news gives him a lot of space”. Very polite way of saying it.

  • @scottsteacy4103
    @scottsteacy4103 10 дней назад +8

    He can be prime minister again he's got my vote

  • @rickiefuwanfui145
    @rickiefuwanfui145 13 дней назад +210

    Thank you, Mr. Cretien! Vive Canada!

    • @rickiefuwanfui145
      @rickiefuwanfui145 13 дней назад +3

      Sorry Mr. Chr`etien.

    • @Rentcollector
      @Rentcollector 13 дней назад +1

      😂😂😂 liberalism is a mental disorder

    • @rogerloger1935
      @rogerloger1935 13 дней назад

      @@rickiefuwanfui145 *Mr.Chrétin

    • @Beam_Teamer
      @Beam_Teamer 13 дней назад

      @@rickiefuwanfui145 Manque pas de respect

  • @davidyeung9115
    @davidyeung9115 13 дней назад +81

    Levons nous et soyons unis Canada !

    • @jimjimmers8571
      @jimjimmers8571 7 дней назад

      Whether you’re Anglo or Franco, Indigenous or Immigrant, we are all Canadian, and all proud 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @twiceastall7307
    @twiceastall7307 12 дней назад +14

    Please give him his flowers, while you still have him around. 🌹

  • @DeepanshuNayar
    @DeepanshuNayar 13 дней назад +15

    As Canadians we must always remain united in love together and protect our country from any enemy foreign or neighbor.

  • @nancybingham7298
    @nancybingham7298 13 дней назад +52

    Happy Birthday & thank you for your service to Canada Mr. Cretien. Miss you.

  • @samramazotti2986
    @samramazotti2986 7 дней назад +2

    Best Prime Minister of Canada in recent time .He has incredible political intuition and assessment for the upcoming .

  • @maureenwagg5305
    @maureenwagg5305 13 дней назад +158

    I am forever a fan of Jean Chretien. One of the greatest PM's we've ever had.

    • @RyanBrown-w4n
      @RyanBrown-w4n 13 дней назад +3

      No he wasn't dummy

    •  13 дней назад

      1994 on the verge of Bankruptcy, along came Cretien and Martin. End of story. We are still standing.

    • @meyerius
      @meyerius 13 дней назад +4

      No

    • @kenwhite6449
      @kenwhite6449 13 дней назад +6

      @@RyanBrown-w4n That would be you, son

    • @RyanBrown-w4n
      @RyanBrown-w4n 13 дней назад

      @kenwhite6449 u like that one son?

  • @fish618
    @fish618 13 дней назад +11

    Am proud of Canada🇨🇦. We are a free and independent nation.

  • @TurboWulfe
    @TurboWulfe 9 дней назад +4

    I forgot how much i missed the PM's accent, happy birthday and Keep on keeping on. True North Strong and Free. 😎🤘🍻

  • @ramspace
    @ramspace 13 дней назад +67

    The wisdom of age, something that Mr. Trump will never experience.

  • @LittleChessMates
    @LittleChessMates 13 дней назад +27

    As I said to many I know and many that know me. One of our Best P talking in behalf of all Canadians. And as you see. He is in his 90 and has his wits. Happy Birthday P and happy is. What Canada is and will always be.

  • @VictoryRenfrew
    @VictoryRenfrew 4 дня назад +1

    Prime Minister Chretien is very correct! Thank you PM Chretien. ❤❤❤

  • @Consonat
    @Consonat 13 дней назад +37

    I love the right honourable Chretien❤ I'm an American born and raised. I love the style I love his fearless Outlook for the great country of Canada. Bravo sir ❤️☘️🤟

  • @daddsim
    @daddsim 13 дней назад +95

    Chretiien is clearly a wise person.

  • @parrotbrand2782
    @parrotbrand2782 11 дней назад +8

    He makes much more sense as a retired prime minister than the soon coming President

  • @RoryVrx
    @RoryVrx 13 дней назад +38

    Now, that is how you lead. With respect and sense. What a breath of fresh air.

    • @maxweinbach3996
      @maxweinbach3996 12 дней назад +2

      Trudeau essentially said the same thing, lol

  • @DorothyMead-k4f
    @DorothyMead-k4f 13 дней назад +67

    Happy Birthday Mr Chrétien, thank you for your your service to Canada🎉

  • @yoyaya007
    @yoyaya007 11 дней назад +5

    A proud Canadian and a true patriot.

  • @shirinaghili821
    @shirinaghili821 13 дней назад +24

    At 91, you look fantastic. I was privileged to vote for you back in the days. Happy birthday 🎂

  • @rick12345-i
    @rick12345-i 13 дней назад +38

    I immigrated to Canada when Chretien was still Prime Minister. Time flies

  • @XMetMan
    @XMetMan 10 дней назад +2

    It’s nice to hear the lucid words of Mr. Chrétien. At 91 he is well above Trump in intellect and leadership skills.

  • @jasonqian
    @jasonqian 13 дней назад +23

    When Chretien was in office, he fixed he budget deficit but subsequent governments wreck it all. On that score alone we own gratitude to him.

    • @shaunduquette5992
      @shaunduquette5992 7 дней назад

      Freeland should have had a tighter hand on our purse,letting Trudeau or whoever propose these dumb ideas and fund them should have been slapped.

  • @Superman_Siva
    @Superman_Siva 13 дней назад +24

    Great to see Mr Chretien, we wish you happy birthday sir ❤

  • @ridiculous_gaming
    @ridiculous_gaming 11 дней назад +8

    Here is a 91 year old politician who is so much more rational and intelligent than our current batch of Canadian leaders.

    • @FondelMikeRotch
      @FondelMikeRotch 6 дней назад

      We can only hope they ask for guidance once in awhile.
      Nobody’s perfect,any help should be appreciated.

  • @-37driver
    @-37driver 13 дней назад +106

    Chretien can still deliver a Shawinigan handshake.

    • @paulinegauthier1867
      @paulinegauthier1867 13 дней назад +4

      ❤❤❤

    • @spiderjerusalem6887
      @spiderjerusalem6887 13 дней назад +4

      if you believe this you're definitely an ndp/lib voter 😭

    • @mattjohnson8631
      @mattjohnson8631 13 дней назад

      @@spiderjerusalem6887can we just not do this. We’re not American and don’t need this mindless nonsense

    • @peterandersen1378
      @peterandersen1378 13 дней назад +6

      He should give one of those handshakes to Trump and hold in!

    • @titusmccarthy
      @titusmccarthy 13 дней назад +2

      On Trump hopefully

  • @MoN-r2u
    @MoN-r2u 13 дней назад +59

    Best Politician Canada ever had ..