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[Transport Minister Jean Lapierre has sent tough letters to the top executives at Crown corporations under his jurisdiction, The Canadian Press has learned. Citing] recent events surrounding the expenses and salaries of two CEOs of government-related corporations, ... heightened.


Jean Lapierre

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JEAN LAPIERRE any special authorities granted by you or your board that may be viewed as problematic.
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JEAN LAPIERRE Mr. Duceppe is displaying his total ignorance,
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JEAN GENET At male strip shows, it is still the women that we watch, the audience of women and their eager face...
JEAN BAUDRILLARD Pornography is the quadraphonics of sex. It adds a third and fourth track to the sexual act. It is t...
JEAN BAUDRILLARD Nothing is irreparable in politics.
JEAN ANOUILH If there is a species which is more maltreated than children, then it must be their toys, which they...
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