Shawinigan Handshake is the epithet given to a chokehold executed on Feb. 15, 1996, by Jean Chrétien, then-Prime Minister of Canada, on anti-poverty protester Bill Clennett. The phrase comes from Chrétien’s birthplace of Shawinigan, Quebec, as he often styled himself the “little guy from Shawinigan” . Follow @nowthatscanadian for more #canada | Now That’s Canadian
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Shawinigan Handshake is the epithet given to a chokehold executed on Feb. 15, 1996, by Jean Chrétien, then-Prime Minister of Canada, on anti-poverty protester Bill Clennett. The phrase comes from Chrétien’s birthplace of Shawinigan, Quebec, as he often styled himself the “little guy from Shawinigan” . Follow @nowthatscanadian for more #canada | Now That’s Canadian
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One of Canada's most popular living prime ministers, Jean Chretien, had a moment of infamy when he choked a protester to the ground on this day in 1996: https://yhoo.it/2BsBi5N | Yahoo Canada
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One of Canada's most popular living prime ministers, Jean Chretien, had a moment of infamy when he choked a protester to the ground on this day in 1996: https://yhoo.it/2BsBi5N | Yahoo Canada
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SPEAKERS CORNER - JEAN CHRETIEN'S SHAWINIGAN HANDSHAKE FALL-OUT (1996)
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SPEAKERS CORNER - JEAN CHRETIEN'S SHAWINIGAN HANDSHAKE FALL-OUT (1996)
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Prime Minister Jean Chrétien extends a 'Shawinigan handshake' in 1996
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Prime Minister Jean Chrétien extends a 'Shawinigan handshake' in 1996
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Le Shawinigan handshake: les détails de la fameuse fois où Jean Chrétien a étranglé un manifestant
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Old Canada Series on Instagram: "30 years ago today protestors got in the way of Prime Minister Jean Chretien - the "Shawinigan Handshake". 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦"
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🇨🇦📣 DOGWOOD DEBRIEF | Had those guys regretting their words immediately 🤣 Jean Chrétien and the Shawinigan handshake, Justin Trudeau’s boxing match, and Jagmeet... | Instagram
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#handshake #shakinghands #greeting #firstimpression #businesshandshake #dealmaker #connection #networking #trust #respect #collaboration #partnership #introductions #welcomegesture #professional #buildingbridges #unity #agreement #friendlyshake #makingconnections | Ohotavith Rattanakon
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En 1979, Jean Chrétien inaugurait le tout premier centre fiscal à Shawinigan. Plus de 45 ans plus tard, quel chemin parcouru! Fier d’inaugurer les nouveaux locaux dans ma circonscription. Ce bâtiment moderne assure l’avenir de notre région comme pôle fédéral, offrant un milieu de travail durable et de classe mondiale à 2 000 employés. En alliant innovation et culture atikamekw, nous bâtissons une Mauricie forte et un Canada plus inclusif. — In 1979, Jean Chrétien inaugurated the very first Tax C
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On January 20th, Canadian Prime Minister Mark #Carney called on countries around the world at the #worldeconomicforum to work together to build a #newworldorder. Many netizens praised his remarks as refreshingly blunt and tough. Not long ago, our team sat down with former Prime Minister of #Canada Jean Chrétien, a fellow Liberal. He gave off a very similar vibe — direct, hard-edged, and no beating around the bush. And when the conversation turned casual, something is almost inevitable. The Shawi
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Mark Scheifele goes through the handshake line following the passing of his father 😢🤝 An incredible moment. 💚 #wpgjets | Gino Hard
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🤝We call it our “secret handshake”! This morning handshake is quick, fun and packed with benefits for your child’s sensory system. Get creative and make up your own “secret” handshake that includes these elements: ✋Crossing midline (the midpoint of the body that divides right and left sides): strengthens connection between right and left hemispheres of the brain which can improve focus, coordination and emotional regulation. It also may improve your child’s performance in reading/ writing. 🤸Ve
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How does a firm handshake sound? #retail #retaillife #workinginretail #customerservice #coworkers #christmas #secretsanta #funny #relatable #skit #sketch #trending | craignotcreg
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