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applegrove

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4. Liberals formed a minority government in Parliament

Reply to displacedvermoter (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 20, 2025, 10:56 AM

Mar 20

so they opposition could have banded together and caused an election at any time Parliament was sitting. Carney also didn't have a seat so he needed to run. I'm just glad it is the spring so lots of people will more easily canvas and volunteer.

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Carney will ask Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday and call election, sources say [View all] applegrove Mar 20 OP

that was quick rurallib Mar 20 #1

He is rising fast in the polls. He's a very likeable leader. applegrove Mar 20 #2

It was going to happen one way or another Bernardo de La Paz Mar 20 #5

Another factor: Campaign finance laws Bernardo de La Paz Mar 20 #6

Link to BBC nitpicked Mar 21 #7

Strike while the anti-Trump iron is hot! displacedvermoter Mar 20 #3

Liberals formed a minority government in Parliament applegrove Mar 20 #4