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Three main federal party leaders on final campaign blitz

Three main federal party leaders on final campaign blitz

There will be no let up in campaigning today as the main party leaders count down the remaining hours and minutes to Monday's federal election. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is scheduled to make an announcement this morning in Aurora, Ont.
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Where the federal party leaders are on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021

Where the federal party leaders are on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021

The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. All times are local. _____ Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Aurora, Ont. 9:00 a.m. -- Announcement and media availability to follow. Exact location not provided.
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Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman endorses O'Toole as 'leader of substance'

Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman endorses O'Toole as 'leader of substance'

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Liberals ask candidate to 'pause' campaign after dropped sex assault charge revealed

Liberals ask candidate to 'pause' campaign after dropped sex assault charge revealed

WINDSOR, Ont. — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made an appeal to progressive voters in southern Ontario on Friday morning, but was forced to face questions about a past sexual assault charge against one of his candidates that was later dropped.
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Five things to know about Monday's federal election day

Five things to know about Monday's federal election day

OTTAWA — After a 36-day campaign, millions of Canadians will get to decide Monday which federal party will govern the country through the fourth wave of COVID-19 and beyond.
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Tory Leader Erin O'Toole suggests a vote for People's Party is a vote for Liberals

Tory Leader Erin O'Toole suggests a vote for People's Party is a vote for Liberals

LONDON, Ont.
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Jagmeet Singh defends NDP climate plan, criticizes Liberal policy

Jagmeet Singh defends NDP climate plan, criticizes Liberal policy

HALIFAX — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh rode into his final push to get voters to the polls with stops in three provinces Friday and an endorsement from U.S. Democrat Bernie Sanders.
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Conservative dropped as candidate over tweets says she is still the Tory choice

Conservative dropped as candidate over tweets says she is still the Tory choice

A Conservative candidate dropped by the party over Islamophobic tweets she claims were faked says she is still running as the "confirmed" Tory candidate in the Toronto riding.
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Shore up charities to accomplish platform goals: advocacy group to political parties

Shore up charities to accomplish platform goals: advocacy group to political parties

OTTAWA — Canadian charities, which are carrying a heavy load during the pandemic and meeting ever-rising calls for help despite dwindling donations, say they are feeling ignored by federal election campaigns.
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Leaders make get-out-the-vote plea for Monday as campaign hits final days

Leaders make get-out-the-vote plea for Monday as campaign hits final days

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders on Friday made a plea for voters to go to the polls even though they debated whether the election in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic was needed at all.
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