Danny Williams was the charismatic and unflinching Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from 2003 to 2010. By the time he left office, he had become the most popular—and controversial—Canadian politician of his era. Laced with humour and revealing back-room anecdotes, Danny is the story of how Williams turned a “have not” into a “have” province. Known as a fighter, Williams famously took on prime ministers and Big Oil to ensure that benefits from the province’s abundant natural resources flowed back to its people. His mantra “no more giveaways” was key to his unprecedented popularity, but pride in his province made …
Danny Williams was the charismatic and unflinching Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from 2003 to 2010. By the time he left office, he had become the most popular—and controversial—Canadian politician of his era.
Laced with humour and revealing back-room anecdotes, Danny is the story of how Williams turned a “have not” into a “have” province. Known as a fighter, Williams famously took on prime ministers and Big Oil to ensure that benefits from the province’s abundant natural resources flowed back to its people. His mantra “no more giveaways” was key to his unprecedented popularity, but pride in his province made Williams a hero to its people.
Ce film convient parfaitement aux dissertations et aux débats sur l’histoire, la géographie et la politique du Canada. Comment les élèves procéderaient-ils s’ils étaient forcés de négocier avec le gouvernement fédéral ou avec des sociétés pétrolières? Un politicien moderne peut-il se battre pour ses principes, ou doit-il inévitablement envisager le compromis et même la déconvenue? Jusqu’où le gouvernement fédéral peut-il exercer son pouvoir sur les provinces? Quelles sont les qualités que recherche la population canadienne chez un leader? Le sens moral, des compétences en négociation ou une personnalité charismatique?