During Jean Chretien's early years in federal politics, she stayed in Shawinigan, where she was his eyes and ears in the riding. But she never stopped her education.
She became quadralingual, learning as an adult to speak English, Italian and Spanish in addition to French. She became an accomplished pianist, studying with the Royal Conservatory of Music. And she did eventually make it to university in -- as the first chancellor of Laurentian University in Sudbury. In her autobiography, former U. But despite travelling the world with her husband and rubbing shoulders with some of the planet's most powerful leaders, Aline always maintained close contact with family and lifelong friends in Shawinigan.
The couple kept a home at nearby Lac des Piles, where Aline spent her final days. She recounted calling her husband in a fury in when the federal Liberal government of the day was debating a cut in family allowances. This is the only money some women in Shawinigan have got for themselves.
Peter Donolo, who was communications director for Chretien when he was Opposition leader and during his first term as prime minister, says Aline had refined taste in art and music but was totally unpretentious and never forgot her roots and, thus, kept her husband "grounded.
The first time he met Aline, Donolo says, she asked him about his young family and then advised him: "Remember, it's very important that you not ignore your family while you're working in politics because, after everything is done, all you have left is your family. She was, Donolo says, the love and "mainstay" of Chretien's life for almost 70 years. Aline and Jean Chretien marked their 63rd wedding anniversary on Sept.
Family spokesman Bruce Hartley said only a private ceremony is being planned for now because of restrictions associated with COVID, with a public memorial planned for sometime in the future.
Condolences were flowing to the Chretien family on Sunday, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau describing her as "a strong mother, and a devoted wife for over 60 years, who tirelessly supported one of Canada's longest serving prime ministers during some of the country's most pivotal moments. An elegant, eloquent, and loyal friend to many, she was also a highly trusted advisor, inside politics and beyond.
After encountering him in the hall outside their bedroom, Aline Chretien slammed and locked the door before calling the Royal Canadian Mounted Police guardhouse and waking her husband, who then famously armed himself with a soapstone carving of a loon. The couple had just marked their 63rd wedding anniversary on Thursday.
Sections U. She felt her role was to be supportive and And throughout his 40 years in federal politics, it was Aline who warned him when she thought he was too loud or too aggressive or embarking on what she considered the wrong course of action. But their love affair began with a chance encounter on a bus when Aline Chaine was 16, two years younger than her eventual husband.
Aline had dreamed of studying languages at university but went instead to secretarial school at 16 so she could help support the Chaine family. But she never stopped her education. She became quadrilingual, learning as an adult to speak English, Italian and Spanish in addition to French. She became an accomplished pianist, studying with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Metcalfe, told her about the opening of an art gallery at the old power plant in Shawinigan.
When Mr. I thank her for everything she has done for me, the party and the country. Zedilo announced today that he received a call from Prime Minister Jean Chretien regreting he will not make it to Mexico. World dignitaries attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Chretien, 69 years old, is expected to retire in February after 40 years in politics, 10 of those as prime minister of the country. Martin, Chretien's likely successor, will be named at a leadership convention on November Jean Chretien and his wife, Aline Chretien, November 21, June 16, Chretien did not win.
Credit: PMO. Former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien, left, and his wife Aline Chretien walk into a the room during his 80th birthday and marking 50 years in public service in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. Follow Gloria Galloway on Twitter: glorgal Opens in a new window. Report an error. Editorial code of conduct. Skip to main content.
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