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Canada's ruling party leader to take power from Chretien

The transition of power from Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien to Paul Martin will take place on December 12, it is reported Tuesday.

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The transition of power from Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien to Paul Martin will take place on December 12, it is reported Tuesday.

In meeting with Martin, the newly elected leader of the ruling Liberal Party, Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced that he will retire December 12. This announcement will clear the way for Paul Martin to take the reins of power.

Chretien, who had long said he would hang on until February, revealed the early departure date after meeting with Martin.

The move clears the way for Chretien's successor to open a fresh parliamentary session in the new year and start the clock ticking toward an expected spring election.

Martin said his top priorities will be to prepare a cabinet and set up the new Prime Minister's Office.

Chretien said that once he leaves office he will not play any role beyond that of a quiet supporter of the new Liberal government.

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