1. Jean Chretien has been described (on a satirical comedy show) as the only Pime Minister of Canada who does not speak either Offical language fluently.
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2. Prime Minister Jean Chretien flies to England for an audience with the Queen. At afternoon tea he brings up his grand plans for the future of Canada.
"Your majesty", he begins, "May we convert Canada into a Kingdom in order to increase its status in the world?"
The Queen shakes her head and replies, "One needs a King for a Kingdom, and you are most certainly not a King, Mr Chretien."
Not to be dissuaded, he asks "Would it possible to be an Empire then?"
"No", retorts the Queen, "you need an Emperor for an Empire, and you are most certainly not an Emperor".
"Aw, shucks, what about a Principality then?" tries JC.
Predictably the Queen replies, "You need a Prince for a Principality, Mr. Chretien, and you are most certainly not a Prince."
While JC thinks about this, Her Majesty takes a sip of tea and then adds, "Mr Chretien, having met you and several other Canadians, I think Canada is perfectly suited to being a country."
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