Jean Chrétien, Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Prime Minister of Canada

Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien is a retired Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 20th prime minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003. He served as leader of the Liberal Party from 1990 to 2003 and leader of the Opposition from 1990 to 1993.

The prime minister of Canada is the head of government of Canada. Under the Westminster system, the prime minister governs with the confidence of a majority of the elected House of Commons; as such, the prime minister typically sits as a member of Parliament (MP) and leads the largest party or a coalition of parties. As first minister, the prime minister selects ministers to form the Cabinet.

January 11 is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 354 days remain until the end of the year.