http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=3847030 http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlates...389199,00.html
"Priorities include soothing strains created by the sour relations between Chretien and President Bush, making sure that security needs in the post-Sept. 11 era don't impede trade or border traffic with the United States, and generating research and development that spurs economic growth. "
"Martin, who has a law degree and speaks both French and English fluently, takes over with the economy on sound footing, due to his nine years as finance minister under Chretien when broad budget-cutting helped balance the books and draw down a huge deficit. Now the challenge is to continue rebuilding some of the programs hindered by reduced spending, including the military, health care and education.
With security the major issue since Sept. 11, Martin advocates working with the Americans to protect North America instead of risking isolation or unilateral U.S. actions. The two countries' trade partnership is the world's most lucrative, worth $1.4 billion a day. "
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