She's said the Common Sense Revolution is over, but makes no apologies for her part in that raucous part of our political history. She says the Tories must take a more inclusive and conciliatory approach, yet at the same time, critics and colleagues alike have dubbed her "The Ice Queen". And while she's known as one of the government's best "political fixers", critics say she hasn't lived up her reputation as Environment Minister in the post-Walkerton era. But Elizabeth Witmer is determined to be the new leader of the Progressive Conservatives and the first female Premier of this province. In a moment, we'll ask her where she'll take Ontario. First, a look at her campaign so far: and the Tories kick-start their much-vaunted "Smart Growth" strategy in central Ontario.
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Feb 17, 2002
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