Paul Martin's father was a prominent Liberal Party member who championed progressive social policies but never made it to PM. Martin and Chretien are not exactly bosom buddies, though Martin was Chretien's finance minister.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/international/AP-Canada-New-Leader.html?pagewanted=print&position=November 14, 2003
Paul Martin Prepares to Succeed Chretien
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filed at 3:31 p.m. ET
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The younger Martin, who entered politics in 1988 after a successful business career heading Canada Steamship Lines, has a conservative's love of fiscal discipline. He combines that with a commitment to the social legacy championed by his father.
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He promises change in how government works while adhering fiscal conservatism, aimed at freeing up money for progressive social programs.
``It's not 'take care of the social problems and somehow wealth will take care of itself,''' said Judy Sgro, a Martin supporter and Liberal member of Parliament from the Toronto area.
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.
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