<page_title> 34th Canadian Parliament </page_title> <section_title> By-elections </section_title> <table> <cell> December 10, 1990 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> Fernand Robichaud <col_header> Incumbent </col_header> </cell> <cell> Liberal <col_header> Party </col_header> </cell> <cell> Jean Chrétien <col_header> Winner </col_header> </cell> <cell> Resignation to provide a seat for Chrétien <col_header> Cause </col_header> </cell> </table>
When Jean Chrétien was elected Liberal leader in 1990, Fernand Robichaud stepped aside to cause a by-election that would allow Chrétien to enter Parliament.