Stepping down as Prime Minister in December 2003, Jean Chrétien said he would, like British Prime Minister William Gladstone, come back at the age of 84 — which would be in 2018.
Although, presumably said in jest, Chétien's promise has gained plausibility with the passage of time.
Since Chrétien made way for his long-time Finance Minister, Paul Martin, Canada`s liberals have been beset by failure.
