Federal election aftermath sparks varied political critiques
April 30, 2025, 6:20 am
Following Monday’s federal election, a trio of political commentators weigh in on the drama. They lambast vote-splitting and campaign missteps, question if minority governance can really be rescued, and challenge whether Mark Carney has the magic touch needed to unite a fractured political landscape.
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