Danny
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 …
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.
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directorJustin SimmsWilliam D. MacGillivray
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writerWilliam D. MacGillivray
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director of photographyAndrew MacCormack
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researcherWanda Nolan
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story consultantWanda Nolan
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editorJustin Simms
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sound designAlex Salter
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music composerDarren Fung
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conductorDarren Fung
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producerAnnette Clarke
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sound recordistMark Neary
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production managerLynn Andrews
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stills photographyJamie LewisVictoria Wells
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art directorShelley CornickSteven Lang
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assistant art directorDuane ChardStacey CroucherScott HiscockWalter Lawlor
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makeup artistDorothy MartinMary Gabriel-CadiganDaphne Thomas
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wardrobeMarie Sharpe
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key gripSean DoranZoe Dempster
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additional cameraJustin Simms
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additional editingHannele Halm
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additional sound recordingPhillip CairnsTom RonanDonald EllisAlex SalterScott Yates
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actorDominic Stephen WinterAlison WoolridgeRick BolandMichael DalyJanet EdmondsLaura HuckleEvan MercerPaula MorganCrystal Dawn ParsonsRhonda Rodgers
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music recording engineerGeoffrey Mitchell
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associate music producerVincent L. Pratte
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orchestratorVincent L. Pratte
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music editorTim Gowdy
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violinJohn CorbanAna DrobacSari TsujiAlex LozowskiCarrissa Klopoushak
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violaPemi PaullIsaac Chalk
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celloJean-Christophe LazotteOctavie Dostaler-Lalonde
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bassReuven Rothman
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clarinetSimon Aldrich
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French hornGuillaume RoySimon Bourget
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pianoBenjamin Kwong
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transcriptionLisa ClarkeSam DecosteConnie Littlefield
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associate producerJon MontesHilary Thomson
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production supervisorRoz Power
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technical coordinatorJean-François Laprise
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assistant editorChris MacIntosh
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graphicsChristopher Darlington
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animationChristopher Darlington
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online editorDoug Woods
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colouristDoug Woods
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assistant on-line editorKevin Riley
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re-recordingJean Paul Vialard
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marketing managerKelley Alexander
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publicistPat Dillon
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production coordinatorStephanie CoolenVanessa Larsen
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senior production coordinatorKelly DavisIsabelle Limoges
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legal counselDominique Aubry
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studio administratorJohn William LutzLeslie Anne Poyntz
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executive producerAnnette ClarkeRavida Din
Ideal for essays and debates on Canadian history or politics. If they were forced to negotiate with the federal government or oil companies, how would students proceed? Is it possible for modern politicians to fight for their principles—or are compromise and even disappointment inevitable? How much power can the federal government have over the provinces? What do Canadians look for in a leader: a public advocate, a smart negotiator, an entertaining personality?
