Paul Martin
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"Paul Edgar Philippe Martin" , also known as "Paul Martin, Jr.", is a Canadian politician who was the List of Prime Ministers of Canada/21st Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada after being the Canadian Minister of Finance.

On November 14, 2003, Martin succeeded Jean Chrétien as leader of the Liberal Party and became prime minister on December 12, 2003. After the Canadian federal election, 2004/2004 election, his Liberal Party retained power, though it was reduced to a minority government. Forced by a motion of no confidence/confidence vote, the Canadian federal election, 2006/2006 general election produced a minority government for the opposition Conservative Party of Canada/Conservative Party, making Stephen Harper prime minister. Martin stepped down as parliamentary leader after the election, handing the reins to Bill Graham (Canadian politician)/Bill Graham for the interim. Martin stayed on as party leader until he resigned on March 18, being Liberal Party of Canada leadership election, 2006/eventually succeeded by Stephane Dion.

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If we do not step forward, then we step back. If we do not protect a right, then we deny it.

For years governments have been promising more than they can deliver, and delivering more than they can afford.

I rise in support of a Canada in which liberties are safeguarded, rights are protected and the people of this land are treated as equals under the law.

The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to include all, regardless of their differences; a country that respects all, regardless of their differences; a country that demands equality for all, regardless of their differences.

As a people, we know what we can do, we know how to do it, and we just want to get on with it. How? By ensuring that Canada's place in the world is one of influence and pride.

I really think Canada should get over to Iraq as quickly as possible.

In Canada, women's rights are a vital part of our effort to build a society of real equality - not just for some, but for all Canadians. A society in which women no longer encounter discrimination nor are shut out from opportunities open to others.

Canada is our country. It belongs to us and we belong to it. Let us join together, in our time, and make history once again.

Our veterans connect generations and Canadians. As a country and as individuals, we gain in pride and in purpose from their deeds and their service.