The "Shawinigan Handshake" is a controversial political tactic primarily associated with former Canadian Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Jean%20Chrétien">Jean Chrétien</a>. It refers to an incident that occurred on October 5, 1996, in <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Hull,%20Quebec">Hull, Quebec</a>.
During a protest, a man named Bill Clennett approached Chrétien. In response, Chrétien grabbed Clennett by the throat and pushed him away. This action was caught on camera and widely publicized.
The incident became known as the "Shawinigan Handshake" because Chrétien represented the riding of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Shawinigan">Shawinigan</a> at the time. The name is generally used humorously or critically to describe a politician's aggressive or forceful handling of a situation, especially when dealing with dissent or opposition. The event sparked debate about the appropriate use of force by politicians and the limits of self-defense.
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