Quebec premier refuses flag pin
Canadian Press
Friday, April 04, 2003
MONTREAL -- An enthusiastic federal government employee bearing lapel pins of the Maple Leaf created a few moments of awkwardness for Premier Bernard Landry on the campaign trail Friday.
The persistent pin pusher would not take No for an answer after Landry politely refused her offering while he toured a food and wine show in downtown Montreal. The Parti Quebecois premier has been trying to woo federalist voters throughout the campaign leading to the April 14 election. But he was caught off guard when a woman working at the Agriculture Canada booth insisted he take the pin even after his efforts to decline.
"It's a gift," said the woman.
Landry finally accepted.
"I'll put it in my collection," he joked. "I have some from several countries and that will make one more."
However, Landry stopped short of following the woman's suggestion to put the pin on his jacket.
Canadian Press
Friday, April 04, 2003
MONTREAL -- An enthusiastic federal government employee bearing lapel pins of the Maple Leaf created a few moments of awkwardness for Premier Bernard Landry on the campaign trail Friday.
The persistent pin pusher would not take No for an answer after Landry politely refused her offering while he toured a food and wine show in downtown Montreal. The Parti Quebecois premier has been trying to woo federalist voters throughout the campaign leading to the April 14 election. But he was caught off guard when a woman working at the Agriculture Canada booth insisted he take the pin even after his efforts to decline.
"It's a gift," said the woman.
Landry finally accepted.
"I'll put it in my collection," he joked. "I have some from several countries and that will make one more."
However, Landry stopped short of following the woman's suggestion to put the pin on his jacket.