Who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada?
Q: Who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada?
A: Paul Martin Jr. PC CC KC was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada.
Q: When did he become prime minister?
A: He became prime minister on December 12, 2003 when Jean Chrétien stepped down.
Q: What happened in the election on June 28, 2004?
A: In the election on June 28, 2004, the Liberals won more seats than any other political parties but they did not win a majority of seats so Paul Martin led a minority government.
Q: What is Mr. Martin's tenure as Prime Minister generally seen as by most Canadians?
A: His tenure as Prime Minister is generally seen as a disaster by most Canadians.
Q: Where was Mr. Martin born and what education did he have?
A: Paul Martin Jr. was born in Windsor, Ontario and he graduated from the University of Toronto in 1961 with a B.A in history and philosophy and from the University of Toronto Law School in 1965.
Q: What accomplishments are attributed to his time as Finance Minister?
A: As Finance Minister, Mr. Martin is credited for fiscal management that resulted in growth in economy and taking government out of deficit around the world .
Q: How did The Economist nickname him ?
A: The Economist nicknamed him "Mr Dithers" because they believed he changed his opinion too often during his fourteen months in office as Prime Minister .
